Tongue‐Cleaning Methods: A Comparative Clinical Trial Employing a Toothbrush and a Tongue Scraper

Background: It is estimated that approximately 85% of all halitosis cases have their origin within the mouth; of these, 50% are caused by tongue residues. Previous studies have established that hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans are the primary components of halitosis. Thus, tongue cleaning gains impor...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of periodontology (1970) 2004-07, Vol.75 (7), p.1009-1012
Hauptverfasser: Pedrazzi, Vinícius, Sato, Sandra, Mattos, Maria da Glória Chiarello, Lara, Elza Helena Guimarães, Panzeri, Heitor
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