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Effect of black tea on teeth.

S Sarkar1, P Sett, T Chowdhury

  • 1Department of Pedodontics, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Calcutta.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
|October 17, 2001
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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Dental caries is a leading cause of early tooth loss in children.
  • Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) produce glucosyltransferases (GTF) essential for dental plaque formation.
  • Fluoride and polyphenols are known to possess anti-caries properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the combined effect of fluoride and polyphenols from tea on inhibiting dental caries.
  • To understand the mechanism of action on S. mutans GTF and plaque synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of fluoride and polyphenol content in tea.
  • In vitro assessment of tea's effect on S. mutans GTF activity.
  • Evaluation of tea's impact on plaque synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Tea exhibits high concentrations of fluoride and beneficial polyphenolic compounds.
  • These constituents effectively inhibit the activity of S. mutans GTF.
  • The combination significantly reduces dental plaque formation.

Conclusions:

  • The synergistic action of fluoride and polyphenols in tea demonstrates potent anti-caries activity.
  • Tea consumption may serve as a natural preventive strategy against dental caries in children.
  • Further research into tea-based interventions for oral health is warranted.

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