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Halitosis
Halitosis is a disorder that is manifested by the emission of an unpleasant smell through the act of exhalation bad breath, is a common expression to define the halitosis, in fact, can represent a great limitation in the interpersonal relations, inducing the sufferers to avoid possible contact too close with the next. Despite the halitosis can be an expression of dysfunction of various organs (liver, kidneys, stomach and intestines, lungs and respiratory system) or drug therapies, the majority of forms of bad smell coming from the oral cavity. For the 90%, according to various scientific studies, has to originate from the oral cavity itself, for which the dentist plays a crucial role in their diagnosis and treatment. There are two different types of halitosis: halitosis parafisiologica is typical of certain times of the day and tied to particular actions. Halitosis pathological persistent,instead,is linked to the existence of pathologies, systematic, general, or, more frequently, of the oral cavity.
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Diagnosis
We will investigate then the possible intake of drugs anti-hypertensives, anxiolytics, or neuroleptics can reduce the secretion salivary, but mainly on the quality of oral hygiene of the patient. You observe the teeth and gums to detect the presence of bacterial plaque. The dorsal surface of the tongue to assess the presence of a white coating (tongue coated) that covers it when the amount of gram-negative bacteria is excessive, its shape, as conditions anatomical details such as language, scrotal, or the map can support retention of bacterial plaque. You will examine the state of your gums by probing the possible the presence of pockets, to confirm or exclude diseases, gum or of periodontal in place. It will assess the presence of caries extension, and location such as to justify the onset of halitosis. Caries hidden, usually inter proximal, often not identifiable to the clinical observation, will be investigated by performing x-rays endorali. You will also consider the existence of restorations and prostheses incongruous, of the areas in general where food residues may remain trapped. You will explore the mucosa of the oral cavity in order to exclude the the presence of ulcers, mouth ulcers or other oral lesions.
