口臭診斷與處理的現況探討

Current Status of Diagnosis and Management for Halitosis

顏瑞瑩(Jui-Ying Yen) ； 陳恆理(Heng-Li Chen) ； 賴玉玲(Yu-Lin Lai)

《中華民國牙周病醫學會雜誌》 11卷2期 (2006/06) Pp. 151-157

https://doi.org/10.6121/CJP.200606_11(2).0004

摘要

一般人常有口臭的問題，嚴重的口臭會影響人際關係與社交生活。口臭可能由病理、生理或心理因素所造成，確立了病因才能找到方法有效降低口臭。揮發性硫化物已證實是造成口臭化合物的主要成分，藉向偵測揮發性硫化物的濃度，可推知口臭的嚴重度及治療口臭的成效，此外，許多牙周病患也有口臭的問題。本文將探討口臭與微生物的關係以及口臭與牙周病間的關係、介紹測量口臭的方式，並且提出臨床上降低口臭的有效方法。

關鍵字

口臭 ； 診斷 ； 處理

並列摘要

Halitosis affects a large numbers of populations, and it has a significant impact on our interpersonal relationship and social life to those who suffer from it. Halitosis may originate from pathological, physiological or psychological factors. To eliminate halitosis, recognizing the etiologies of halitosis is important. Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) being the main cause of halitosis has been proved. We can estimate severity of halitosis and outcome of treatment by measuring concentration of VSCs. Moreover, some people suffering from periodontal disease are bothered by halitosis. This review illustrates the association of microorganism with halitosis. The relationship between halitosis and periodontal disease is further assessed and equipments for measurement of halitosis and VSCs are mentioned. Additionally, treatment of halitosis is also discussed.

並列關鍵字

halitosis ； diagnosis ； management