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Olfactory Function and Oral Malodor in Periodontitis Before and After Periodontal Therapy
Sponsor: Batman University
Summary
This prospective cohort study investigated the relationship between oral malodor and olfactory function in adults with generalized periodontitis. A total of 101 patients were evaluated before and after routine nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Volatile sulfur compound (VSC) levels and psychophysical olfactory performance using the Sniffin' Sticks test (TDI score) were measured at baseline and one week after completion of three sessions of scaling and root planing (SRP). The study aimed to determine whether reduction of oral inflammation and halitosis is associated with improvement in olfactory performance.
Official title: Chemosensory Dysfunction and Oral Inflammation: A Prospective Interventional Study on Periodontitis and Post-Treatment Olfactory Recovery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
101
Start Date
2025-12-03
Completion Date
2026-03-20
Last Updated
2026-10-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
Full-mouth non-surgical periodontal therapy consisting of scaling and root planing (SRP) performed using ultrasonic scalers and hand curettes. The therapy is administered over three sessions spanning three weeks to achieve thorough debridement of subgingival dysbiotic biofilm and calculus, alongside tongue cleaning instruction.
Locations (1)
Batman University
Merkez, Batman, Turkey (Türkiye)