Halitosis and Mouth Breathing in Children

January 3, 2011 updated by: University of Nove de Julho
Objective: determine whether there is a correlation between halitosis and mouth breathing in children. Study design: Fifty-five children between three and 14 years of age were divided into two groups (nasal and mouth breathing) for the assessment of halitosis. Descriptive analysis was carried out regarding the degree of halitosis in each group. The chi-square test was used for the comparison between groups, with 5% level of significance.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

55

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Brazil
      • Sao Paulo, Brazil
        • Nove de Julho University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 14 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All children registered at the clinic of the specialization course in pediatric dentistry of the ABCD/SP in 2008 were included in the study.

The children were divided into two groups based on breathing pattern (nasal and mouth) for the evaluation of halitosis. Breathing pattern was determined by a clinical evaluation and specific tests (mirror test and water-in-mouth test) and confirmed by the evaluation of an otolaryngologist.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

All children registered at the clinic of the specialization course in pediatric dentistry of the ABCD/SP in 2008 were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Mouth breathing
Nasal breathing

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Nove de Julho

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lara Motta, Nove de Julho University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 3, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2011

Last Verified

August 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • HMB029/2009

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