The effect of oral rinses on organoleptic mouth odor ratings and levels of volatile sulfur compounds.
A test mouthwash, saline rinse, and no treatment were evaluated for their effects on organoleptic mouth odor ratings (OR) and corresponding concentrations of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) in sixty-two subjects. The mouthwash was significantly superior to the saline rinse and to no treatment in reducing OR and VSC for 3 hours, which was the duration of the study.
D005260:Female; D006209:Halitosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009812:Odorants / Q000032:analysis; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000032:analysis; D013455:Sulfur / Q000032:analysis*
D009067:Mouthwashes; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013455:Sulfur; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide