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A new technique for tongue brushing and halitosis reduction: the X technique

Gonçalves, Ana Carolina de Souza ; Martins, Marisol Corvino Nogueira ; Paula, Bruna Luísa de ; Weckwerth, Paulo Henrique ; Franzolin, Solange de Oliveira Braga ; Silveira, Elcia Maria Varize

Journal of applied oral science, 2019-04, Vol.27, p.e20180331-e20180331 [Periódico revisado por pares]

Brazil: Faculdade De Odontologia De Bauru - USP

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  • Título:
    A new technique for tongue brushing and halitosis reduction: the X technique
  • Autor: Gonçalves, Ana Carolina de Souza ; Martins, Marisol Corvino Nogueira ; Paula, Bruna Luísa de ; Weckwerth, Paulo Henrique ; Franzolin, Solange de Oliveira Braga ; Silveira, Elcia Maria Varize
  • Assuntos: DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE ; Halitosis ; Microbiology ; Oral hygiene ; Original ; Tongue ; Treatment
  • É parte de: Journal of applied oral science, 2019-04, Vol.27, p.e20180331-e20180331
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  • Descrição: The tongue is one of the primary sources of halitosis. The manual or mechanical removal of biofilm is known to decrease oral malodor. To evaluate a new tongue hygiene technique hereby referred to as "the X technique" and its effects on both halitosis and the number of microorganisms based on microbiological parameters and diagnostic features of the breath. The study included thirty patients divided into a control group (patients without systematized guidelines of lingual hygiene, but who performed the mechanical cleaning of tongue dorsum, each in its own way), the 3R group (instructed to perform the movements of the X technique for 3 repetitions at each brushing), and the 6R group (instructed to perform 6 repetitions of the technique at each brushing). After two weeks, a new data collection was performed. Patients in the 6R group presented the lowest score on the organoleptic assessment scale at the second consultation, followed by the 3R group and the controls. Regarding the self-perception of breath by the method of Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the control group did not perceive improvements in oral malodor; the results of the 3R group and the 6R group were similar. These results indicate that the X technique improves both measurements and perceptions of halitosis. Microbiological analyses revealed greatest reduction in the 6R group. The findings show that the X technique reduces both organoleptic scores and the number of bacterial colonies, and improves users' perceptions of their breath.
  • Editor: Brazil: Faculdade De Odontologia De Bauru - USP
  • Idioma: Inglês;Português
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