ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2018
[Halitosis: multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches].
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Abstract
introductionHalitosis is a morbid condition characterized by bad breath. Sometimes it has pathological and social implications. In the context of daily clinical practice, halitosis poses many diagnostic and therapeutic problems. This study aims to investigate the clinical and therapeutic features of this disorder.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study over a one year period. Patients over the age of 15 years presenting with halitosis at the University Hospital Yalgado Ouedraogo were enrolled in the study. Patients with bad breath but presenting with some other problema were excluded. Patient's breath was assessed by a practitioner on the basis of Rosenberg organoleptic test.
resultsA total of 35 patients were included, with a sex ratio of 1.2. The average age of patients was 31.9 years. In 57.1% of cases, complaints were made by patients themselves. The mean duration of halitosis was 4.3 years. Nineteen patients had Mel Rosenberg score ≥ 2. Dental caries (07 cases), sinusitis (07 cases), Helicobacter pylori infection (09 cases) and gastrointestinal ulcer (10 cases) were associated with halitosis. Treatment was based on etiology in 82.9% of cases with satisfactory improvement after two weeks in 71.8% of cases.
conclusionHalitosis is a little studied disorder which poses problem in positive diagnosis as well as etiologic problems in our context. The dentist plays a crucial role in identifying the possible cause of halitosis. However, multidisciplinary approach would enable a more effective response.
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