OralChroma™ is a breath analysis device used in clinical settings to measure specific gases commonly associated with breath odour. At BreezeCare, OralChroma is used in clinic-led cases to support objective assessment alongside oral examination and routine review.
Objective measurement provides a consistent reference point that can be reviewed over time. Results are interpreted as patterns and considered alongside clinical findings rather than as a diagnosis.
Breath odour can be difficult to judge reliably using perception alone. What a person notices may not be noticeable to others, and odour can vary with sleep, hydration, diet, mouth breathing, and daily routine timing. Objective measurement gives a consistent reference point that can support clinical discussion.
OralChroma separates and measures individual gases in an oral breath sample. This allows clinicians to observe which measured compounds are present and to compare readings over time under consistent conditions.
OralChroma uses a gas chromatography method with a sensitive sensor to measure three volatile sulphur compounds in oral breath samples. These compounds are measured individually.
Measuring the gases separately can help guide which oral factors to review first, together with examination findings and routine habits.
OralChroma software compares measured values with published reference thresholds. These thresholds are described as cognitive thresholds, which are the lowest concentration level where people can identify a smell. Because olfactory sensitivity differs between individuals, thresholds are best treated as a guideline rather than an absolute standard.
In clinic, readings are considered alongside oral observation. Common areas of review include tongue surface build up, gum and periodontal factors, saliva flow patterns, timing patterns such as morning breath, and daily routine technique and consistency.
A single reading is a snapshot. Where appropriate, repeat measurements taken under similar conditions can help establish a baseline and support trend review over time. This helps the clinician and patient discuss routine changes using consistent reference points.
OralChroma is designed for small sample injection and provides results quickly, which supports repeatable assessment in a clinical workflow.
