Breath Malodour - A Review

The term ′Halitosis′, ′Foetor oris′ and ′foetor ex ore′ are used to describe offensive breath. This embarrassing condition causes social, emotional and psychological anxiety. This article provides an insight into etiology, diagnosis and management of oral malodour.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shruti Tandon, Vishnudas Bhandari, I R D′Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2004;volume=16;issue=4;spage=284;epage=289;aulast=Tandon;type=0
Description
Summary:The term ′Halitosis′, ′Foetor oris′ and ′foetor ex ore′ are used to describe offensive breath. This embarrassing condition causes social, emotional and psychological anxiety. This article provides an insight into etiology, diagnosis and management of oral malodour.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572