Assessment of the accuracy of portable monitors for halitosis evaluation in subjects without malodor complaint. Are they reliable for clinical practice?

• Main Authors: Denise Pinheiro Falcão (Author), Priscila Carvalho Miranda (Author), Tayana Filgueira Galdino Almeida (Author), Monique Gomes da Silva Scalco (Author), Felipe Fregni (Author), Rivadávio Fernandes Batista de Amorim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Halitosis is defined as a foul odor emanated from the oral cavity, with great impact in quality of life and social restraints. Recently, the use of Breath Alert™ in research increased significantly. Halimeter™, another portable device, is often used in clinical practice. Nevertheless, not m...