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Effects of Mechanical, Chemical and Combination Methods on Halitosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour
Ehsan Iranmanesh
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2022-09-30
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Conclusion: The results of this study show that chemical and compound methods are effective in reducing bad breath.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Halitosis or bad breath is one a problem that can have a profound effect on the quality of life associated with health.
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Key Findings & Data:Finally, these articles were removed according to the text and 37 articles remained.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The results of this study show that chemical and compound methods are effective in reducing bad breath.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Halitosis · bad breath · treatment

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Objective: Halitosis or bad breath is one a problem that can have a profound effect on the quality of life associated with health. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the treatments used to treat halitosis. Materials and Methods: This study involved a systematic review and meta-analysis. It was used in conjunction with treatment, management, therapy, and therapeutics for the first-call combination of bad breath, bad breath, halitosis, pseudohalitosis, halitophobia. Finally, these articles were removed according to the text and 37 articles remained. Results: The effect of chemical methods on the treatment of bad breath was significant; halitosis was reduced by 1.19 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.57 to 0.78]. Additionally, there was heterogeneity between studies (Q=11.32). Mechanically, despite the presence of heterogeneity between studies (Q=5.41), the p-value was not statistically significant (p=0.15), with the effect of the combined methods, bad breath was reduced to 1.18 (with a 95% CI, 1.68 to -0.51). Additionally, there is heterogeneity (Q=12.14). Conclusion: The results of this study show that chemical and compound methods are effective in reducing bad breath.

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Hashemipour, M. A., Iranmanesh, E. (2022). Effects of Mechanical, Chemical and Combination Methods on Halitosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Meandros Medical And Dental Journal, Volume: 23 Issue: 3. https://doi.org/10.4274/meandros.galenos.2021.51196

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