The journal of contemporary dental practiceHumansHalitosisChlorhexidineOral HygieneAdolescent
Halitosis Reduction and Oral Hygiene Improvement: A Study of Chlorhexidine, Oil Pulling, and Saline in Orthodontic Patients with Braces.
Arun Narayanan, Vimala Gnanasambandam, Prema Anbarasu, Saravana Dinesh, Mohit Gupta, Gabriel Eisenhuth, Sebastian Eisenhuth, Claudia Eisenhuth, Shilpa Bhandi
Published: 202510.5005/jp-journals-10024-3948
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic treatment with fixed braces promotes plaque accumulation, leading to increased microbial count and deterioration of periodontal status. Volatile sulfur-producing organisms also increase, contributing to halitosis. This study…
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