Open AccessComparing the antiplaque efficacy of 0.5% Camellia sinensis extract, 0.05% sodium fluoride, and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in children
Author(s) -
Chaitali Hambire,
Rashmi Jawade,
Amol Patil,
Vaibhav R Wani,
Ankur A Kulkarni,
Parag B Nehete
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.158016
Subject(s) - camellia sinensis , chlorhexidine , medicine , oral hygiene , dentistry , saliva , triclosan , chlorhexidine gluconate , polyphenol , dental plaque , sodium fluoride , traditional medicine , food science , fluoride , chemistry , botany , biochemistry , biology , inorganic chemistry , pathology , antioxidant
Dental caries is a multifactorial disease which requires a susceptible host, a cariogenic microflora, and a suitable substrate that must be present for a sufficient length of time. Tea is prepared by the infusion of dried leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, which contains bioactive compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, and catechins that are thought to be responsible for the health benefits that have traditionally been attributed to tea. These compounds have multidimensional effects such as antibacterial action, inhibitory action on the bacterial and salivary amylase, and inhibition of acid production.