Effect of tongue brushing on oral malodor in adolescents

Cicek Y., Orbak R., Tezel A., Orbak Z., Erciyas K.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.45, no.6, pp.719-723, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2003.01804.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.719-723
  • Keywords: diagnosis, etiology, oral malodor, tongue, treatment, PERIODONTITIS, MONITOR, PLAQUE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Halitosis is a common problem in humans, and is a social and psychological handicap for those affected by it. Halitosis has a positive correlation with the accumulation of bacterial plaque in the oral cavity.