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Review
. 2002 Mar;6(1):1-10.
doi: 10.1007/s00784-002-0152-9.

Review of the treatment strategies for oral malodour

Marc Quirynen  1 , Hong Zhao, Daniel van Steenberghe
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Review of the treatment strategies for oral malodour

Marc Quirynen et al. Clin Oral Investig. 2002 Mar.

Abstract

Breath malodour, a significant social and/or psychological handicap, may be caused by several intra- and extraoral factors. Malodour of intraoral origin is the result of microbial putrefaction, during which volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) and other volatile compounds are produced. The treatment of oral malodour can therefore be focused on the reduction of the intraoral bacterial load and/or the conversion of VSC to nonvolatile substrates. This article outlines the efficacy and mechanisms of different antimalodour approaches. Most approaches were found to be inefficient and/or short lasting. The most successful treatment involves mechanical debridement (including toothbrushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning), possibly combined with the use of an antimicrobial mouthrinse.

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