Pratibha P K, Bhat K M, Bhat G S
Department of Periodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
J Dent Hyg. 2006 Summer;80(3):8. Epub 2006 Jul 1.
Oral malodor or halitosis is any unpleasant odor emerging from the mouth that is detected by others. Many patients experience extreme discomfort and embarrassment and therefore seek help for this problem. Oral causes, such as poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, tongue coating, food impaction, unclean dentures, faulty restorations, and dry mouth, are far more common than nonoral causes of malodor. Management may include simple measures such as scaling and root planing, instructions in oral hygiene, tongue cleaning, and mouth rinsing. This paper reviews the current knowledge, etiology, diagnosis, and possible treatment strategies for oral malodor. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the dental hygienist as a specialist in aspects of patient care and instruction, which relate to the prevention and control of oral malodor.
口腔异味或口臭是指从口腔散发出来的、能被他人察觉到的任何令人不快的气味。许多患者会因此感到极度不适和尴尬，进而寻求解决这一问题的帮助。口腔方面的原因，如口腔卫生不良、牙周病、舌苔、食物嵌塞、假牙不洁、修复体有缺陷以及口干等，远比非口腔原因导致的口臭更为常见。治疗措施可能包括诸如洗牙和根面平整、口腔卫生指导、舌清洁以及漱口等简单方法。本文综述了有关口腔异味的现有知识、病因、诊断及可能的治疗策略。重点在于认识到牙科保健员在患者护理和指导方面作为专家的作用，这些方面涉及口腔异味的预防和控制。
