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Halitosis, or bad breath, is an oral health problem characterized by an unpleasant malodor emanating from the oral cavity. This condition can have different origins and causes a negative burden in social interactions, communication and quality of ...
Halitosis is a term that refers to an unpleasant or foul odour originating from the oral cavity that can be caused by either intra-oral or extra-oral factors. Despite the fact that halitosis has multifactorial aetiology, intra-oral factors play a significant role in the majority of cases.
In the literature, definitions include: ‘the subjective perception after smelling someone’s breath, if unpleasant’,1 ‘noticeably unpleasant odours exhaled in breathing’,2 ‘an oral health...
14 sie 2023 · Halitosis is a term coined from the merger of the Latin halitus (breath) and Greek osis (pathological process) to describe a condition that meant an unpleasant odor from the mouth or “bad breath,” as we commonly call it.
19 gru 2014 · Halitosis is the offensive or disagreeable odour that may emanate from the mouth. In 80%-90% of cases, bacterial activities especially on the dorsum of the tongue are implicated. Current...
MeSH terms. Halitosis / diagnosis* Halitosis / epidemiology* Halitosis / etiology* Humans. Prevalence. Quality of Life. Risk Factors. Halitosis, an offensive breath odour, has multiple sources and negative impacts on people's social interactions and quality of life.
Halitosis is an unpleasant condition that causes social restraint. Studies worldwide indicate a high prevalence of moderate halitosis, whereas severe cases are restricted to around 5% of the populations.
