Research has indicated that hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, other thiols, and dimethyl sulfide,
collectively referred to as volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), are the principal malodorants in chronic halitosis.
These compounds are generated by anaerobic bacteria, located principally on the back of the tongue.
The American Dental Association confirms that millions of people suffer from this condition in the
United States alone.

Interscan's Halimeter® is the first unit specifically designed to measure VSC in a clinical setting.

The Halimeter® was used as a measuring device in dental research studies. Correlating well with organoleptic
assessments, the Halimeter® enables measurements of bad breath to be quantified in parts per billion (ppb).

The Halimeter® is:

• Easy to use
• Small, portable, and lightweight
• Based on sensor technology proven in industrial applications for more than 25 years

The Halimeter® is intended to be utilized as part of a total program, encompassing a thorough history and physical examination of the patient.

The emotional involvement of many patients with chronic halitosis, as well as the possibility that underlying conditions may be present, require that the practitioner follow a well-established diagnosis/treatment protocol.

The Halimeter® has found its greatest acceptance as a result of the recognition that chronic halitosis is nearly always a dental problem. Complementing this is the availability of special formulation mouth washes and tongue cleaner which remove the VSC's and may also kill the offending bacteria.

In just a few short years the Halimeter® has become the premier instrument for chronic halitosis research, diagnosis, and therapy!

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