RT - Journal Article T1 - Halitosis and related factors in patient referred to the Clinic of Dentistry, Zahedan JF - ISMJ YR - 2016 JO - ISMJ VO - 18 IS - 6 UR - http://ismj.bpums.ac.ir/article-1-759-en.html SP - 1254 EP - 1261 K1 - Halitosis K1 - Oral disorders K1 - Volatile Sulfur Component K1 - Anaerobic microbes AB - Background: Halitosis is defined as unpleasant odor from the mouth .In %87 of cases the cause of halitosis are located in the oral cavity. It is a medico-social problem that affect a many number of people. purpose of this study was to determine factors involved in halitosis patients were referred to the dental clinic Zahedan. Materials and Methods : 320 people were attending the halitosis or halitophobia for this survey were selected . Selected individuals from eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum, about 24 hours before sampling was forbidden , and also noted that on examination of brushing, flossing and mouthwash brands do not use . Regarding gingival index periodontal used, in terms of smoking were divided into two groups, consumer and non- consumer - reviews decay and bad restorations through clinical examination and bitewing radiography was performed and the diagnosis of patients with the prosthesis or any the corresponding table were recorded . Crowding teeth were considered . Organoleptic method was used to check for bad breath . Results: The findings of factors such as tooth decay (72%), periodontal disease (47.5%), tounge coating (17.5%) are artificial teeth (13.75%) and food impaction, were signficantly related with halitosis. Conclusion: diagnosis and treatment of halitosis are pramily the responsibility of dentists. It is important for the dentist to have a proper understanding of halitosis and provide correct treatment. LA eng UL http://ismj.bpums.ac.ir/article-1-759-en.html M3 10.7508/ismj.1394.06.015 ER -