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. 2016 May 11:10:166-73.
doi: 10.2174/1874210601610010166. eCollection 2016.

Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis): Chemistry and Oral Health

Zohaib Khurshid  1 , Muhammad S Zafar  2 , Sana Zohaib  3 , Shariq Najeeb  4 , Mustafa Naseem  5
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Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis): Chemistry and Oral Health

Zohaib Khurshid et al. Open Dent J. .

Abstract

Green tea is a widely consumed beverage worldwide. Numerous studies have suggested about the beneficial effects of green tea on oral conditions such as dental caries, periodontal diseases and halitosis. However, to date there have not been many review articles published that focus on beneficial effects of green tea on oral disease. The aim of this publication is to summarize the research conducted on the effects of green tea on oral cavity. Green tea might help reduce the bacterial activity in the oral cavity that in turn, can reduce the aforementioned oral afflictions. Furthermore, the antioxidant effect of the tea may reduce the chances of oral cancer. However, more clinical data is required to ascertain the possible benefits of green tea consumption on oral health.

Keywords: Antimicrobial; caries; dental care; periodontitis; tobacco.

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Standard method to make green tea in chinese history.
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Different kinds of tea according to their processing.
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Functions of catechins in human body.
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Chemical structures of catechin and its family.
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Representing steps of oxidative reduction mechanism by polyphenols.
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