Clinical Trial: Evaluation of the Stability of Sulfur Volatile Compounds From Exhaled Air for Halitosis Diagnosis
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Halitosis
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Evaluation of the Stability of Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Gas Samples for Halitosis Diagnosis
Brief Summary:
Halitosis or bad breath is a problem affecting 30% of the world's population. There are many causes, and oral pathologies, including periodontitis, are the main etiology. In order to make a diagnosis, a clinical interview is necessary to distinguish true halitosis from psychological halitosis. In addition, a measurement of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), the main molecules involved in bad breath, is necessary. This is done during the consultation by measuring the concentration of VSCs in exhaled air. However, few…
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