Method for diagnosing the presence and extent of halitosis activity
US6264615A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1473
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for diagnosing the presence and extent of halitosis activity are disclosed. A method includes assaying for the presence of sulfides on the surface of a subject's tongue in order to determine the concentrations of sulfides in the fluids.
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