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Most common tests used for halitosis assessment.
| TEST | ADVANTAGES | PROBLEMS |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANOLEPTIC | good in subjective assessment | not precise in quantity; depends on the examiner's olfaction accuracy |
| VSC HALIMETERÒ | good in quantifying values | does not record all the odor vectors present in the breathed air |
| BANAâ TEST | complementary test to halimetry | needs a complementary assessment |
