AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL, cilt.66, sa.4, ss.377-384, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the salivary beta-galactosidase and Halimeter values (HMV), organoleptic scores (OLS) and Winkel tongue coating index (WTCI) in periodontal health and periodontitis (P), and also their changes after phase I periodontal therapy and tongue cleaning.