Prevalence of self-reported halitosis in patients referred to Tabriz dental school in 2010

Abstract

Because the halitosis indicates a pathologic complication and its prevalence is different in various populations, we aimed to evaluate its prevalence and associated factors in people reffering Tabriz Denatl School. Materials & Methods: In this study, 227 people reffering the faculty were choosed according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and they filled the quationares. The collected data was analyzed by X2 test. Results: The prevalence of halitosis in our study was 95.3%. There wasnEt any significant relationship between halitosis prevalence and variables such as gender, age, odor source, sinusitis, renal disease, GI disorders, oral ulcers, tobacco use, xerostomia, dental floss utilization, periodontal pocket, and dentures (P>0.05). Halitosis was more prevalent in diabetic patients (P<0.05). The difference between halitosis prevalence was statistically significant in brushing, food impaction, and coated tounge (P<0.05). Conclusions: The prevalence of halitosis was very high in participants. The only significant relationship was seen in diabetes, brushing, food impaction, and coated tongue variables.