Halitosis: causas multifactoriales y su impacto en la salud oral

Abstract

Objetivo: Analizar la halitosis, causas multifactoriales y su impacto en la salud oral. Método: Descriptiva documental, se revisaron 15 articulos publicados en PubMed, Scopus. Conclusión: La halitosis es una condición multifactorial que no solo afecta la salud oral, sino también la calidad de vida de quienes la padecen, debido a su impacto social y psicológico. Si bien existen diversas causas subyacentes, tanto locales como sistémicas, el diagnóstico adecuado y el tratamiento personalizado son clave para abordar el problema de manera efectiva.

Objective: to analyze halitosis, multifactorial causes and its impact on oral health. Method: Descriptive documentary, 15 articles published in PubMed, Scopus were reviewed. Conclusion: Halitosis is a multifactorial condition that not only affects oral health, but also the quality of life of those who suffer from it, due to its social and psychological impact. Although there are several underlying causes, both local and systemic, proper diagnosis and personalized treatment are key to effectively address the problem.