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The Additional Effect of Tongue Scraping on Halitosis Parameters in Initial Periodontal Therapy

NCT06091228 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 39

Last updated 2026-02-13

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Summary

Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss which may impair chewing ability and aesthetics. In addition, periodontitis can give rise to halitosis.

Standard initial periodontal treatment consists of supra and subgingival biofilm reduction and removal of calculus. Recently, the European Federation of Periodontology introduced clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of periodontitis. The use of a tongue scraper is not mentioned as element in the standard initial treatment of periodontitis.

The investigators have planned a clinical study in order to provide information about the effect of standard initial periodontal therapy and the additional effect of the use of a tongue scraper as part of the oral hygiene instructions on halitosis parameters in periodontitis patients.

Conditions

  • Periodontitis
  • Halitosis
  • Tongue Condition

Interventions

OTHER

tongue scraper

tongue cleaning with gentle strokes twice a day covering the whole surface of the tongue

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ana Castro · Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-01
Completion
2026-12-01

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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