[Levels of volatile XXXX compounds and the analysis of related factors in oral cavities of 384 health subjects in Chengdu].

@entity1 @entity599 @entity8038
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of oral malodor in a group of health cohorts in Chengdu, China by using different diagnostic methods. METHODS: Volatile @entity599 compounds (VSCs) level was evaluated by using Halimeter. The organoleptic score and @entity8038 index were also evaluated. A questionnaire interview was conducted at the same time. RESULTS: There were 21.61% subjects whose oral VSCs level were more than 300 ppb. No significant difference was found between male and female for the VSCs values. The subjects with malodor (score > or = 6) evaluated by organoleptic score were 28.91%, and the difference between the male and female was significant (P < 0.05). Further, a significant correlation could be detected between the VSCs level, organoleptic score and @entity8038 index (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The study indicates that nearly one of fourth @entity1 suffer from oral malodor. Malodor has significant correlation with @entity8038 , so cleaning of tongue dorsum is very important to reduce oral malodor.
