Results: 5

Accuracy of a portable breath meter test for the detection of halitosis in children and adolescents

Clinics; 75 (), 2020
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of the Breath-Alert™ portable breath meter (BA) for the detection of halitosis in children and adolescents, considering the organoleptic test (OT) as the gold standard in this assessment. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 c...

Estudo longitudinal da halitose por meio da cromatografia gasosa

RFO UPF; 24 (2), 2019
Objetivos: correlacionar os exames organolépticos (método subjetivo) e a cromatografia gasosa (método objetivo) para diagnóstico conclusivo da halitose e avaliar o comportamento dos compostos sulfurados voláteis (CSVs) durante o manuseio clínico desta patologia. Metodologia: estudo longitudinal com...

Assessment of the accuracy of portable monitors for halitosis evaluation in subjects without malodor complaint. Are they reliable for clinical practice?

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (5), 2017
Abstract Halitosis is defined as a foul odor emanated from the oral cavity, with great impact in quality of life and social restraints. Recently, the use of Breath Alert™ in research increased significantly. Halimeter™, another portable device, is often used in clinical practice. Nevertheless...

In vitro effects of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil on growth and production of volatile sulphur compounds by oral bacteria

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective Halitosis can be caused by microorganisms that produce volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs), which colonize the surface of the tongue and subgingival sites. Studies have reported that the use of natural products can reduce the bacterial load and, consequently, the development of halitos...

Emissão de amônia de veículo automotor leve e sua importância para a Saúde Ambiental

Introdução - A amônia (NH3) é um poluente atmosférico cuja emissão é em parte provocada por atividades antrópicas. A geração de energia através da queima de combustíveis é uma dessas atividades, dentro da qual, o setor de transporte e principalmente os veículos automotores rodoviários são...