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Self-Perceived Oral Malodour Among Periodontal Patients:
One of the most common dental consultations is perceived oral malodour that suggests that thorough evaluation of oral malodour in dentistry. Generally, oral malodour is considered as a widespread, horrible, medical condition that is characterized with emergence of unpleasant odour from the mouth because of gram-negative anaerobic bacterial putrefaction of proteinaceous substrates containing sulfur. According to Azodo & Umoh (2013), oral malodour is basically caused by hydrogen sulfide, dimethyl sulfide, volatile sulfur compounds, and methyl mercaptan (p.125). These elements have also been associated with the pathogenesis of periodontal disease because of their toxicity to oral tissues.
Based on this background, the authors agree that oral malodour is a huge concern to the general population since it has unfavorable consequences on both the private and professional life. Therefore, it's a significant health issue with negative effects on the quality of life, especially with regards to social interactions. This assumption...
As a result, these individuals experience barriers between them and their families, friends, and co-workers due to their relatively offensive mouth air.
Azodo & Umoh (2013) have carried out a research to determine the prevalence and associated factors of self-perceived oral malodour among periodontal patients. The research is conducted on a sample of 490 consenting patients attending a Nigerian periodontology clinic that offers tertiary healthcare. In a study that was conducted in a five-month period, the study utilized descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and chi-square statistics as means of data analyses. The research process also involved the use of other data analyses methods that were regarded as statistically significant.
The researchers delivered self-administered questionnaires to participants in the waiting area in the Periodontology Clinic and collected prior to consultation and care at the facility.…
Reference:
Azodo, C.C. & Umoh, A.O. (2013, August). Self-perceived Oral Malodour among Periodontal
Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors. International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, 2(2), 125-132. Retrieved from http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijmbr/article/download/92813/82237
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