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Hindi Dental Health: Current ResearchISSN: 2470-0886
Lu Y Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Dentistry, Oral health
Postgraduate student, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, P. R. China.
Biography
Dr. Lu Y, is Currently working in the Stomatology Department, in Lanzhou University, China. Dr. Lu Y, areas of research interests include Dentistry, Oral health etc.,
Publications
Review Article Open Access
Halitosis: Its Intraoral Factors and Mechanism Relating to Formation
Author(s): Guo W, Abotaleb B, Yang L, Lu Y, Guo J and He X
Halitosis: Its Intraoral Factors and Mechanism Relating to Formation
Various factors contribute to halitosis, such as smoking, food smell, etc., but intraoral factors are significant. There are many niches for bacteria in oral cavity, so they are suitable for the growth of microorganism. Oral anaerobes can produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) including hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide and minor components including amines and acids, which may be associated with malodor. Hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan are considered as major ingredients of VSCs responsible for halitosis. This review of literature illustrates the formation an... view more»
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