Research Article

Correlations between Perceived Oral Malodor Levels and Self-Reported Oral Complaints

Table 4

Correlated parameters analyzed by Spearman’s correlation.

value

Bleeding from gumPus from gum0.153 0.004

Tooth movementGrinding of teeth0.1220.021

Mouth drynessIntraoral viscosity0.289<0.001
Tongue coating0.199<0.001
Strange taste0.197<0.001
Frequent tongue cleaning0.1080.040

Intraoral viscosityTongue coating0.269<0.001
Strange taste0.232<0.001

Tongue coatingFrequent tongue cleaning0.355<0.001
Strange taste0.259<0.001