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The Negative Effects of Volatile Sulphur Compounds
Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
|September 30, 2015
Summary
Oral malodor in pets is a significant issue, often caused by volatile sulfur compounds from microbial activity. These compounds, while perceived as cosmetic, can be toxic and contribute to periodontitis, warranting further veterinary research.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Oral Microbiology
- Periodontology
Background:
- Oral malodor is a common concern in veterinary patients, unlike in human dentistry.
- Malodor can stem from oral or extra-oral sources, including systemic diseases.
- Microbial metabolism of proteins produces malodorous compounds, primarily volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review human dental literature on the negative effects of VSCs.
- To highlight the potential, unstudied impact of VSCs in veterinary patients.
- To identify VSCs as an area for future veterinary research.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing human dental literature.
- Analysis of the chemical composition of oral malodor.
- Examination of the pathogenic mechanisms of VSCs in human periodontitis.
Main Results:
- VSCs are the primary cause of oral malodor.
- Human studies show VSCs are toxic to tissues and implicated in periodontitis pathogenesis.
- No specific veterinary studies currently exist on the negative effects of VSCs.
Conclusions:
- VSCs produced by bacteria have detrimental effects on oral tissues.
- The potential negative impacts of VSCs in veterinary patients are currently unknown.
- Further research into VSCs in veterinary oral malodor is recommended.
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