[Study on feasibility of Chinese green tea polyphenols (CTP) for preventing dental caries]

Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 1993 Jul;28(4):197-9, 254.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

This study demonstrated that streptococcus mutans could be inhibited completely after contacted with 0.1% CTP for 5 minutes. There were no drug resistance after repeat cultures in 0.025% CTP. Plaque Index and Gingival Index decreased significantly (P < 0.001) after 0.2% CTP were used to rinse and brush the teeth. Results proved that CTP is an effective agent to prevent dental caries.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control*
  • Dental Plaque Index
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Flavonoids*
  • Humans
  • Periodontal Index
  • Phenols / pharmacology
  • Phenols / therapeutic use*
  • Polymers / pharmacology
  • Polymers / therapeutic use*
  • Polyphenols
  • Streptococcus mutans / drug effects*
  • Tea*

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Phenols
  • Polymers
  • Polyphenols
  • Tea