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Halitosis Measurement by an Industrial Sulphide Monitor
Author(s) -
Rosenberg Mel,
Septon Idit,
Eli Ilana,
BarNess Ronit,
Gelernter Ilana,
Brenner Shmuel,
Gabbay Jacob
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1991.62.8.487
Subject(s) - hydrogen sulphide , organoleptic , simplicity , medicine , dentistry , chemistry , food science , physics , organic chemistry , sulfur , quantum mechanics
P revious studies have established that hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans are the primary components of halitosis (bad breath). In the present investigation, we report a simple, rapid technique for measurement of halitosis‐related sulphides. The technique is based on a portable instrument generally used for environmental safety applications. Seventy‐five volunteers were measured using this technique, and the results (in peak ppb hydrogen sulphide equivalents) compared with organoleptic assessment by 7 judges. A highly significant overall correlation (r = 0.603; P <0.001) was obtained between these 2 methods. Moreover, in most cases, the organoleptic ratings of the individual judges correlated more highly with sulphide monitor values than with one another. The simplicity of the technique suggests its use in clinical studies as well as in diagnosis and treatment of patients with this complaint. J Periodontol 1991; 62:487–489 .