Effect of oil pulling on halitosis and microorganisms causing halitosis: A randomized controlled pilot trial
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Halitosis.
Halitosis (oral malodour or breath odour) is a fairly common complaint. Halitosis is most often a consequence of oral bacterial activity, typically from anaerobes. Occasional causes include systemic disease, and some patients have a psychogenic background to the complaint. The management is outlined in this paper.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0970-4388
DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.84678