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Piyusha S Patil, Pallavi Pujar1, V V Subbareddy
1Department of Pedodontics, Maratha Mandal's Dental College and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Purpose:
To evaluate the effect of various oral hygiene measures individually and in combination in reducing oral malodor.
Materials And Methods:
A total number of 120 children diagnosed as having oral malodor (oral malodor scores 2 and above) were included in the study. Children were then grouped under four oral hygiene categories (tooth brushing, tongue cleaning, mouth rinsing, and a combination group). There were 30 children in each group. The children were asked to perform oral hygiene methods individually and in combination. The children were then reassessed for oral malodor 2 h later. The results were analyzed and compared.
Results:
Both individual oral hygiene measure or in combination of tooth brushing, tongue cleaning, and mouth rinsing; all were effective in reducing oral malodor. Significant reduction (P < 0.05) in oral malodor was seen when all three oral hygiene measures performed together.
Conclusion:
Oral malodor was significantly reduced after performing oral hygiene measures individually, but reduced more when used in combination.
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