Open AccessEffect of chlorhexidine and probiotics on halitosis
Author(s) -
Sunith Sudhakaran,
Jibin Jose Tom,
Arun Shyam,
Sreerag Mohan,
Shabeer Ali,
M. Shailaja Raj
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_768_20
Subject(s) - medicine , chlorhexidine , dentistry , oral hygiene , probiotic , tongue , food science , chemistry , genetics , pathology , bacteria , biology
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of chemical method of oral hygiene practice, chlorhexidine (CHX) disinfection, and the followed consumption of probiotics on oral malodor in children. The effects of chemical and mechanical oral hygiene practice methods on the intensity of oral malodor were also evaluated.