title: [Halitosis--Part 2: Diagnosis and therapy].
abstract: Halitosis may be diagnosed organoleptically or instrumentally. The latter method employs gas chromatography, sulphide monitors or electronic noses. Therapy is strictly cause-related. Non-oral causes must be examined by a specialist in accordance with the diagnosed syndrome. Where oral causes prevail, the therapy focuses on a reduction of microorganisms and the bacterial nutrient supply as well as the conversion of VSC into non-volatile sulphur compounds and, if required, the additional application of oral cosmetics.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Zahnärztliche Chirurgie, -Radiologie, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin, Universität Basel.
authors.forename: Björn
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lang
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Filippi
mesh_terms: D001944:Breath Tests; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006209:Halitosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D013440:Sulfides / Q000032:analysis; D014059:Tongue / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D003802:Dentifrices; D009067:Mouthwashes; D013440:Sulfides