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Published on: July 6, 2015
Halitosis in children
E Amir1, R Shimonov, M Rosenberg
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel.
Objective:
To determine the relationship between oral parameters and halitosis in children whose parents complained of malodorous breath.
Methods:
Twenty-four children (ages 5 to 14) were examined at 3 appointments. After the second appointment oral hygiene instructions were given. Malodor-related parameters included odor judge scores (whole mouth, tongue, nose, and interdental areas), sulfide levels, and microbiologic tests (Oratest and BANA). Dental-related parameters included plaque index, dental index (DMFT), food impaction, bleeding, and tongue coating. Statistical analyses included analysis of variance, paired t tests, Pearson correlations, and multiple regression.
Results:
Whole mouth odor was significantly associated with plaque index levels (r = 0.64, P =.001) and Oratest (r = -0.57, P =.003). Whole mouth malodor was significantly associated with tongue dorsum posterior odor (r = 0.641, P =.001) and was higher in subjects with interdental odor (P =.003). Tongue odor was also significantly associated with nasal malodor (r = 0.57; P =.004). Sulfide levels were correlated with oral malodor levels only at the second appointment (r = 0.46, P =.02).
Conclusions:
The data suggest that, as in adults, oral malodor in children is related primarily to oral factors. Correlations between nasal and oral malodor were evident, suggesting that postnasal drip plays a major role.
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