RESEARCH ARTICLE
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis): Chemistry and Oral Health
Zohaib Khurshid1, Muhammad S. Zafar2, *, Sana Zohaib3, Shariq Najeeb4, Mustafa Naseem5
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2016Volume: 10
Issue: Suppl-1, M3
First Page: 166
Last Page: 173
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-10-166
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601610010166
Article History:
Received Date: 30/12/2015Revision Received Date: 10/1/2016
Acceptance Date: 28/1/2016
Electronic publication date: 11/05/2016
Collection year: 2016

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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.