Author(s):
K. Siva Priyah, Sherlyn Sheeba, Dhanraj Ganapathy
Email(s):
sherlynsheeba@gmail.com
DOI:
10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00394.3 
Address:
K. Siva Priyah1, Sherlyn Sheeba2, Dhanraj Ganapathy3
1Graduate Student, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai.
2Tutor, Department of General Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai.
3Professor and Head of the Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 11,
Issue - 5,
Year - 2018
ABSTRACT:
Fetor oris or halitosis is an offensive or disagreeable odour that emanates from the mouth.Several etiological factors can contribute to this phenomenon with microbial factors being the most predominant entity.Microbial putrefaction of food debris, cells, saliva, blood leads to production of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that cause bad breath. Understanding the different types and etiology of halitosis helps in providing better health care to patients burdened with bad breath. The treatment methods include mechanical and chemical reduction of microorganisms and other non-oral methods.
Cite this article:
K. Siva Priyah, Sherlyn Sheeba, Dhanraj Ganapathy. Fetor Oris - A Review on Classification and Management. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2018; 11(5):2127-2130. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00394.3
Cite(Electronic):
K. Siva Priyah, Sherlyn Sheeba, Dhanraj Ganapathy. Fetor Oris - A Review on Classification and Management. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2018; 11(5):2127-2130. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00394.3 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2018-11-5-79