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Tongue scraping for treating halitosis.
Outhouse TL, Al-Alawi R, Fedorowicz Z, Keenan JV. Outhouse TL, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD005519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005519.pub2. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006. PMID: 16625641 Updated. Review.
Mouthwashes which disguise oral malodor are more socially acceptable and generally more popular than tongue scrapers. OBJECTIVES: To provide reliable evidence regarding the effectiveness of tongue scraping versus other interventions (including mouthwashes) to …
Mouthwashes which disguise oral malodor are more socially acceptable and generally more popular than tongue scrapers. OBJECTIV …
Tongue cleaning in the elderly and its role in the respiratory and swallowing functions: Benefits and medical perspectives.
Izumi M, Akifusa S. Izumi M, et al. J Oral Rehabil. 2021 Dec;48(12):1395-1403. doi: 10.1111/joor.13266. Epub 2021 Oct 13. J Oral Rehabil. 2021. PMID: 34612518 Review.
The tongue's dorsum is a reservoir of oral microbiota, desquamated epithelial mucosa and leukocytes due to the multi-papillate anatomy, and leads to tongue coating. ...Daily tongue cleaning with a brush or scraper is an easy way to control to …
The tongue's dorsum is a reservoir of oral microbiota, desquamated epithelial mucosa and leukocytes due to the multi-papillate …
Tongue-cleaning methods: a comparative clinical trial employing a toothbrush and a tongue scraper.
Pedrazzi V, Sato S, de Mattos Mda G, Lara EH, Panzeri H. Pedrazzi V, et al. J Periodontol. 2004 Jul;75(7):1009-12. doi: 10.1902/jop.2004.75.7.1009. J Periodontol. 2004. PMID: 15341360 Clinical Trial.
Before the baseline measurement of the volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), the subjects were instructed to refrain from any tongue cleaning method for 48 hours. The 10 participants were then placed in one of two groups (five each): 1) first week: tongue scraper …
Before the baseline measurement of the volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), the subjects were instructed to refrain from any tongue clea …
Effectiveness of a new toothbrush design versus a conventional tongue scraper in improving breath odor and reducing tongue microbiota.
Casemiro LA, Martins CH, de Carvalho TC, Panzeri H, Lavrador MA, Pires-de-Souza Fde C. Casemiro LA, et al. J Appl Oral Sci. 2008 Jul-Aug;16(4):271-4. doi: 10.1590/s1678-77572008000400008. J Appl Oral Sci. 2008. PMID: 19089259 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
The present study compared the effectiveness of a manual toothbrush with this new design, i.e., possessing a tongue scraper, and a commercial tongue scraper in improving breath odor and reducing the aerobic and anaerobic microbiota of tongue sur …
The present study compared the effectiveness of a manual toothbrush with this new design, i.e., possessing a tongue scraper, a …
The Effect of Mechanical Tongue Cleaning on Oral Malodor and Tongue Coating.
Choi HN, Cho YS, Koo JW. Choi HN, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Dec 23;19(1):108. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19010108. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021. PMID: 35010368 Free PMC article.
This study was conducted to identify the effect of mechanical tongue cleaning on reducing bad breath and tongue coating. METHODS: Various mechanical tongue-cleaning methods were studied, including removing tongue coating using a toothbrush, removing …
This study was conducted to identify the effect of mechanical tongue cleaning on reducing bad breath and tongue coating. METHO …
In vitro evaluation of the effects of Ultrasound Tongue Scraper on bacteria and biofilm formation.
Amaechi BT, Abdul Azees PA, Menon S, Kasundra H. Amaechi BT, et al. J Investig Clin Dent. 2019 Nov;10(4):e12471. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12471. Epub 2019 Sep 21. J Investig Clin Dent. 2019. PMID: 31541515
The present study investigated the effectiveness of the Ultrasound Tongue Scraper (UTS) to disrupt the structural morphology of the bacteria and their biofilm. ...
The present study investigated the effectiveness of the Ultrasound Tongue Scraper (UTS) to disrupt the structural morphology o …
The effect of tongue scraper on mutans streptococci and lactobacilli in patients with caries and periodontal disease.
Almas K, Al-Sanawi E, Al-Shahrani B. Almas K, et al. Odontostomatol Trop. 2005 Mar;28(109):5-10. Odontostomatol Trop. 2005. PMID: 16032940 Clinical Trial.
Tongue cleaning is an ancient habit. Recent literature has shown that tongue cleaning leads to healthy oral environment. ...Only 28% claimed of using miswak (chewing stick). All patients were advised to use a tongue scraper twice daily for at least 2 m …
Tongue cleaning is an ancient habit. Recent literature has shown that tongue cleaning leads to healthy oral environment. ...On …
Effectiveness of mechanical tongue cleaning on breath odour and tongue coating: a systematic review.
Van der Sleen MI, Slot DE, Van Trijffel E, Winkel EG, Van der Weijden GA. Van der Sleen MI, et al. Int J Dent Hyg. 2010 Nov;8(4):258-68. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2010.00479.x. Epub 2010 Sep 6. Int J Dent Hyg. 2010. PMID: 20961381 Review.
BACKGROUND: The objective of this review was to summarize the available evidence regarding the effects of mechanical tongue cleaning compared with no mechanical tongue cleaning on breath odour and tongue coating (TC). ...The inclusion criteria included the fo …
BACKGROUND: The objective of this review was to summarize the available evidence regarding the effects of mechanical tongue cleaning …
Influence of tongue brushing and scraping on the oral microflora of periodontitis patients.
Laleman I, Koop R, Teughels W, Dekeyser C, Quirynen M. Laleman I, et al. J Periodontal Res. 2018 Feb;53(1):73-79. doi: 10.1111/jre.12489. Epub 2017 Oct 17. J Periodontal Res. 2018. PMID: 29044521 Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of tongue cleaning with a tongue scraper (TS) or toothbrush (TB) in patients with periodontitis. ...Microbial load of the saliva and tongue dorsum, amount of tongue coating and patient perception about tongue …
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of tongue cleaning with a tongue scraper (TS) or toothbrush (TB) in patients with peri …
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