Effect of green tea mouth rinse on Streptococcus mutans in plaque and saliva in children: An in vivo study

Abstract

Hence, finally, our study showed that green tea catechin is effective as a mouth wash against S. mutans and having better action in plaque as compared to saliva. It can be used as an adjunct to commercially available mouthwashes.

Activity of catechins and their applications

“…BP-4, a soluble UVB filter, can stabilise EGCG to produce effective anti-oxidants. Catechin preparations made with lipid ingredients are less stable in heat, so it is necessary to Gallego et al 2017, Spizzirri et al 2009, Nadim et al 2014, Feng et al 2014, Feng et al 2013, Zhong and Shahidi 2011, Muhammad et al 2014, Li and Seeram 2018, Choi et al 2018, Shoko et al 2018, Lima et al 2016 UV protection Improve the stability of catechins in sunlight and increase the UV protection effect Zhang et al 2016, Yoshino et al 2013, Niu et al 2017, Huang et al 2007, Martincigh and Ollengo 2016, Parisi et al 2012, Kim et al 2012, Xia et al 2005 Anti-microbial activities Demonstrates anti-microbial activity and develops pharmaceuticals and functional cosmetics de Oliveira et al 2017, Aoshima et al 2009, Goyal et al 2017 Anti-allergenic and antiinflammatory activities…”

“…In studies of the anti-microbial activity of fullerene and its hydroxylated derivatives, C60 (OH)44 was as potent and broadly effective as catechin, which was used as a control for evaluation (Aoshima et al 2009). Green tea extracts significantly reduced the levels of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in saliva and dental plaques of children (Goyal et al 2017).…”

The Antibacterial Effect of Magnetized Water on Oral Microorganisms

“…The bio-north magnetic water is used in the treatment of various diseases. The bio-south magnetic field stimulates the system (2) The force of magnetism influences the life of organisms. When a permanent magnet is kept in contact with water continuously for known time, the magnetic flux of magnet influences the water and becomes magnetized, also acquires magnetic properties.…”

Encapsulamento de epigalocatequina-3-Galato (EGCG) em nanopartículas para uso tópico bucal: desenvolvimento, caracterização e determinação da atividade antimicrobiana <i>in vitro</i>

“…Na área da Odontologia, o uso da EGCG vem sendo crescentemente relatado, apresentando resultados promissores na ação desta catequina na prevenção e tratamento de doenças periodontais (Morin;Grenier, 2017) e periapicais (Ferreira, 2013), promovendo reparação e regeneração tecidual (Lee et al, 2017) por apresentar ção contra micro-organismos endodontopatogênicos, periodontopatogênicos (Cai et al, 2015) e cariogênicos (Goyal et al, 2017). Pesquisas na área da Periodontia sugerem ser este um promissor agente antimicrobiano, agindo contra os patógenos da periodontite, como a Porphyromonas gingivalis, e anti-inflamatório, reduzindo a expressão de citocinas responsáveis pela reabsorção óssea e destruição de colágeno tecidual (Jung et al, 2012;Cho et al, 2013;Asahi et al, 2014;Cai et al, 2015).…”

“…Os estudos abordando as propriedades anticariogênicas da EGCG revelam atividade antimicrobiana contra os estreptococos do grupo mutans, como o S. mutans e S. sobrinus (Sakanaka et al, 1989;Yoshino et al, 1996;Ferrazzano et al, 2011;Anita et al, 2014;Sarin et al, 2015, Goyal et al, 2017. A ação antimicrobiana da EGCG frente aos microorganismos cariogênicos é resultado da inibição da enzima glucosiltransferase (GTF), que sintetiza polissacarídeos extra e intracelulares responsáveis pela aderência bacteriana ao dente.…”