Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Effect of Green Tea on Periodontium–Review Article

Dr. Rhutuja Bhosale, Dr. Amit Choudhari, Dr. Prajakta Valhavankar

Abstract :

Periodontal diseases are the chronic inflammatory diseases of the periodontium, characterised by inflammatory

destruction of gingival & periodontal ligament , now it is clear that the eating habits & nutrition affect the periodontal disease. Green tea is one of the commonly ingested drinks in day-to-day routine. The effect of green tea on various lifestyle-related
disorders such as diabetes mellitus & obesity have been widely investigated.The ingredients of green tea like epicatechin(EC),epigallocatech
in(EGC), Epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG),and epicatechin gallate(ECG) have also been studied for their preventive effects on cancer developmental & and epidermiological studies have suggested the inhibition of periodontal pathogens and destructive periodontal diseases by
green tea.Epigallocatechin-3-gallate(EGCG),a major ingredient of green tea catechins (GTC),has been reported to exert a variety of biological effects,including antioxidant,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory & anticarcinogenic activities.Additionally,it has been reported that EGCG
inhibits lipopolysaccharides(LPS)-induced inflammatory cytokine production. so there is a positive relationship between intake of green tea
& periodontal parameters.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijsr  

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Dr. Rhutuja Bhosale, Dr. Amit Choudhari, Dr. Prajakta Valhavankar Effect of Green Tea on Periodontium–Review Article International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 4 April 2015


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