Halitosis Flashcards
What percentage of halitosis cases originate from the oral cavity?
A) 10%
B) 90%
C) 60%
B) 90%
Genuine halitosis can be sub-divided into
A) Pseudohalitosis and Physiologic
B) Pathologic and Pseudohalitosis
C) Physiologic and Pathologic
C) Physiologic and Pathologic
3.Halitophobia can be described as
A) A transient oral malodour
B) A fear of others noticing an individual has oral malodour
C) Oral malodour originating from a non-oral cause
B) A fear of others noticing an individual has oral malodour
A more recent revised aetiological classification has been proposed which further divides pathological halitosis into how many types?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
B) 6
The gold standard measure of halitosis is
A) BANA test
B) Sulphide monitoring
C) Organoleptic measurements
C) Organoleptic measurements
Which of the following are potential oral causes of halitosis?
A) Xerostomia
B) Tonsillitis
C) Cleft Palate
D) ANUG
E) Dry Socket
F) Orthodontic Appliance
A, D, E, F
Which of the following are potential non-oral/other causes of halitosis?
A) Diabetic Ketoacidosis
B) Alcohol
C) Poor Oral Hygiene
D) Peri-Implantitis
E) Gastric Reflux
F) Sinusitis
A, B, E, F
How can halitosis be managed by the dental hygienist/dental therapist?
A) Oral hygiene instruction
B) Treatment of periodontal condition
C) Fluoride varnish application
D) Chlorhexidine mouthwash
E) Xerostomia advice
F) Smoking and alcohol cessation
G) Diet Advice
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
What are the main compounds responsible for intra-oral halitosis?
A) Volatile Sulphur Compounds
B) Very Smelly Compounds
C) Violent Sulphide Compounds
A) Volatile Sulphur Compounds
When should the dental hygienist/dental therapist consider an onward referral?
A) Run out of options
B) Halitophobia
C) Suspicious lesion
D) Halitosis persists after addressing intra-oral cause
E) When halitosis is noticed as not within scope of practice
B, C, D
