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Review
. 2021 Nov;10(11):3998-4001.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_943_21. Epub 2021 Nov 29.

Therapeutic effects of green tea as an antioxidant on oral health- A review

Tarun Vyas  1 , Ravleen Nagi  2 , Archana Bhatia  3 , Sandeep Kumar Bains  4
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Review

Therapeutic effects of green tea as an antioxidant on oral health- A review

Tarun Vyas et al. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Nov.

Abstract

Green tea has protective effects against various diseases such as malignancies, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. Green tea has been suggested to promote periodontal health by reducing inflammation, preventing the resorption of bones and restricting the growth of certain periodontal-related bacteria. Green tea has antioxidant, carcinogenic, antimicrobial and non-inflammatory properties. This traditional drink is also used to treat systemic chronic diseases, including carcinoma. Recent studies have shown that host immuno-inflammatory reactions, in addition to microbial activity, are more likely to destroy oral tissues. In such cases, green tea is considered to be a natural preventive and curative agent. The potential benefits of green tea and its polyphenols in oral health is capturing the interest of the researchers; hence, this review discusses the therapeutic effects of green tea in the prevention of periodontal and oral diseases.

Keywords: Antioxidant; Camellia Sinensis; green tea; inflammation; oral health.

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