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Comparative effects of various commercially available mouthrinse formulations on oral malodour

Saad, Saliha; Greenman, John; Shaw, H.

Authors

Saliha Saad

H. Shaw



Abstract

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to compare a new mouthwash (SB12®) containing 0.025% chlorhexidine and 0.3% zinc for oral malodour reduction against four commercially available mouthwashes and negative control. A secondary aim was to compare the two methods for measuring volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) by halimetry and OralChroma. Methods: Organoleptic scale, halimeter and the OralChroma were used to assess oral malodour and VSC. The effects of five test formulations and water (negative control) were assessed after 30, 60, 90 and 180min, with 1week between the treatments to avoid any cross-over effect. Results: Reduction in H2S by halimetry and malodour levels by organoleptic assessment ranged from, slight (LacerFresh®) (P>0.05), moderate (BreathRx®, SmartMouth®) (P

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Mar 1, 2011
Journal Oral Diseases
Print ISSN 1354-523X
Electronic ISSN 1601-0825
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 2
Pages 180-186
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-0825.2010.01714.x
Keywords oral malodour, mouth rinse, volatile sulphur compounds, hydrogen sulphide, zinc, chlorhexidine, organoleptic, Halimeter, OralChroma, anaerobic bacteria
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/977751
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-0825.2010.01714.x