Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnosticsand obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification.
- Sulfide monitors (halimeters): sulfide monitors are the most common devices for halitosis diagnosis and are also called halimeters. A plastic straw is used to draw in some air from the patient’s mouth, holding the air for a short time.Usually, an average of three measurements is taken. The measurement can be repeated with air from the nose if necessary.
- Gas chromatography:AGas chromatograph measures the quantity and quality of sulfur compounds,which are responsible for bad breath. For this purpose, the patient breathes into a plastic bag, the contents of which are analyzed by the device.Electronic nose:An electronic nose is a device capable of analyzing odors.These devices have only recently found application in halitosis diagnostics.
