Etiology and characteristics of halitosis in patients of a halitosis center in Northern Italy.

CONCLUSIONS: Psychogenic halitosis is a rare condition among subjects complaining of suffering from bad breath. The most prevalent cause of halitosis is intra-oral, in particular a combination of tongue coating and periodontal disease. Tongue coating is rarely the primary cause of oral malodor. PMID: 32610725 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32610725?dopt=Abstract

Source: Minerva Stomatologica - July 4, 2020 Category: Dentistry Tags: Minerva Stomatol Source Type: research