systematic_review
2015
Treatment of oral malodour: medium-term efficacy of mechanical and/or chemical agents - a systematic review
Slot DE, De Geest S, van der Weijden FA
Published in International Journal of Dental Hygiene
Methodology
Systematic review of trials with at least 2 weeks follow-up comparing mechanical and chemical anti-malodour interventions.
Key Findings
Tongue cleaning plus antibacterial mouthrinse gave the most consistent medium-term reduction in organoleptic scores.
Conclusions
Combined mechanical and chemical oral hygiene outperforms either alone for persistent halitosis.
Limitations
Small, heterogeneous trials with variable outcome measures.
Outcomes Measured
Tongue cleaning plus antibacterial mouthrinse gave the most consistent medium-term reduction in organoleptic scores.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2015
Sample Size:800
Quality Score:6/10
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