Green Tea in Oral Health – A Review
Ramesh, E. Rajesh, G. Nandhini Devi and Sudha JimsonDepartment of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100.
Abstract: Foods are considered for their nutritive value. They show positive effects in protecting and preventing chronic diseases. Green tea and its health benefits play a role in oral cavity. High‐molecular‐weight polyphenols are isolated from green tea possess antioxidant, antibacterial cariostatic, antitumor activities. In vitro studies shows green tea inhibits the growth and cellular adherence of cariogenic pathogens. Green tea intake helps in prevention and treatment of specific oral pathologies.
Keywords: chronic diseases; antibacterial cariostatic; polyphenols Back to TOC