Active clinical trials for "Halitosis"

The purpose of this study is to assess whether Aquamin®, a multi-mineral natural product from red marine algae, can help reduce halitosis when taken for 90 days.

Brackets, bands, ligatures and wires in patients receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances are areas that trap food and impede oral hygiene. An ecological environment facilitating the growth of microorganisms (Actinobacillus, Bacteroides, Prevotella etc.) emerges in the mouth and may cause caries, enamel white spots, gingival inflammation and halitosis. Despite the use of specialized orthodontic brushes, interdental brushes, mouthwashes and topical fluorides, plaque removal remains inadequate in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. On the other hand, patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with aligners have been found to have better oral hygiene because of less plaque accumulation in their mouth. Probiotics are defined as non-pathogenic bacteria that can benefit the host's general health when taken in sufficient amounts through nutrition. Nowadays probiotics can be used to enhance oral health as they are found to reduce dental biofilm formation, prevent and decrease halitosis in children, adolescents and adults. To date, there are few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the efficacy of oral probiotics in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances and none reporting the incidence of halitosis and the effect of probiotics in orthodontic patients wearing aligners.

Halitosis is a term that defines any odor or malodour coming from the oral cavity, which may have local or systemic origin. One of the causes of local or oral odor is the reduction of salivary flow and oral dryness, also considered as one of the most common complaints among mouth breathers. This project aims to verify the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and the use of probiotics in the treatment of halitosis in mouth breathing children. For the study, 52 children aged between 7 and 12 years who, after an interview and initial clinical examination, have the diagnosis of mouth breathing and halitosis, will be selected. Participants will be divided into 4 groups. Group 1: treatment with brushing, dental floss and tongue scraper; Group 2: brushing, dental floss and aPDT applied to the dorsum and middle thirds of the tongue; Group 3: brushing, dental floss and probiotics; Group 4: brushing, dental floss, aPDT and probiotics. In all groups, halimetry and microbiological analysis of the tongue coating will be performed before, immediately after treatment and seven days after treatment. The quantitative analysis will be carried out by counting bacteria by units that form colonies per milliliter. The normality of the data will be verified through the Shapiro-Wilk test, and, in the case of normality, the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and, in the case of non-parametric data, the Kruskal-Wallis test. To analyze the results of each treatment in the two periods of the study, the Wilcoxon test will be used.

To evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of mouthwash containing Curcuma longa (Turmeric extract) versus mouthwash containing essential oils and Placebo mouthwash on controlling Halitosis among a group of Egyptian children.

Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss which may impair chewing ability and aesthetics. In addition, periodontitis can give rise to halitosis. Standard initial periodontal treatment consists of supra and subgingival biofilm reduction and removal of calculus. Recently, the European Federation of Periodontology introduced clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of periodontitis. The use of a tongue scraper is not mentioned as element in the standard initial treatment of periodontitis. We have planned a clinical study in order to provide information about the effect of standard initial periodontal therapy and the additional effect of the use of a tongue scraper as part of the oral hygiene instructions on halitosis parameters in periodontitis patients.

CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, individuals and researchers to help in the advancement of research in over 7,000 rare diseases. The registry is free for patients to enroll and researchers to access. Visit sanfordresearch.org/CoRDS to enroll.

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on patient halitosis, smell, and taste perception in gingivitis and periodontitis patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do gingivitis, periodontitis, and gingival health affect the patient's halitosis, taste, and smell perception? Does non-surgical treatment affect the patient's bad breath, perception of taste and smell? Participants will be informed about the study. No additional intervention will be performed for the study, and patients will continue their routine periodontal treatments.

Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. Some lung diseases, such as bronchiectasis, are among the extra-oral causes of this condition. However, no studies have evaluated the reasons and treatment of halitosis in the population of adults with bronchiectasis. Methods and analysis: A randomized, controlled trial is proposed. Halitosis will be evaluated based on the measurement of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) using gas chromatography. The participants (n=40) with halitosis and bronchiectasis will be randomized into two groups: G1-treatment with photodynamic therapy (n = 20) or G2-cleaning of the tongue with a tongue scraper (n = 20). After the treatments, a second evaluation will be performed, along with a microbiological analysis (qPCR) for the identification of the bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola. If the halitosis persists, the participants will receive periodontal treatment. The evaluation of halitosis and the microbiological analysis will be repeated. If the halitosis is solved, the participants will return after three months for an additional evaluation. This protocol will determine the effectiveness of phototherapy regarding the reduction of halitosis in healthy older adults and those with bronchiectasis.

Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. Some lung diseases and diabetes are among the extra-oral causes of this condition. However, no studies have evaluated the causes and treatment of halitosis in the population of older adults with denture. A randomized, controlled trial is proposed. The patients will be divided into 2 groups: G1: older adults who wear complete dentures and will be treater with tongue scraper (n = 20); G2 older adults who wear complete dentures and will be treater with PDT (n = 20). If the halitosis persists, the participants will be submitted to hygiene procedures for the mucosa and dentures. The evaluation of halitosis will be repeated. If the halitosis is resolved, the participants will return after one week for an additional evaluation. This protocol will determine the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy regarding the reduction of halitosis in older adults with complete denture.

The aim of this randomized, controlled clinical trial was to treat oral halitosis in healthy adults with photodynamic therapy associated with periodontal treatment and follow them up for 3 months. The participants with halitosis will be randomized into two groups: G1-treatment with photodynamic therapy or G2-cleaning of the tongue with a tongue scraper . Halitosis were evaluated measuring volatile sulfur compounds using gas chromatography After the treatments, a second evaluation will be performed, along with a microbiological analysis (qPCR) for the identification of the bacteria T. denticola