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Mouth air samples were collected from oral cavity air using a straw-based sampling method connected to a portable gas-sensing device, which continuously monitored VSCs, including CH\u2083SH and hydrogen sulfide (H\u2082S), across eight time points. Participants underwent an 8 h fast prior to baseline oral air collection, followed by standardized toothbrushing. After a 60 min rest period, they swilled with a methionine solution, with oral air samples collected immediately after and at 10 min intervals for 40 min. Both groups showed increased CH\u2083SH levels following methionine stimulation, with the periodontitis group exhibiting a significantly greater increase from pre- to post-stimulation (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &lt; 0.001) and higher cumulative exposure (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &lt; 0.001). In contrast, H\u2082S levels remained consistently elevated in the periodontitis group but did not fluctuate significantly over time. Furthermore, correlations between CH\u2083SH and H\u2082S decreased immediately post-stimulation and gradually recovered in the periodontitis group. These findings indicate that the methionine challenge effectively induces CH\u2083SH production linked to periodontal dysbiosis, supporting its potential as a non-invasive screening and indicator tool for the presence of periodontitis, rather than for staging disease severity. The protocol offers a promising approach to improve diagnostic accuracy while minimizing variability related to oral hygiene. 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