Reduction of Oral Malodor with Zinc Containing Chewing Gum

Bad Breath, Halitosis

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Article Notes:
Zinc component reduces the Volatile Sulfur Compounds in bad breath

Author(s):
S. Nachnani

Published By:
Journal of Dental Research

Date Published:
1999

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SUMMARY:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of chewing gum containing zinc as compared to a placebo in the reduction of bad breath in subjects with moderate to severe halitosis. The overall results concluded that subjects using two pieces of zinc chewing gum showed maximum reduction in all the parameters of halitosis.

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