Porphyromonas gingivalis is a key etiologic agent of chronic periodontitis. This Gram-
negative anaerobic bacterium produces several virulence factors and can induce a host …

Objectives A number of studies have brought evidence that green tea catechins may
contribute to periodontal health. The objective of this study was to investigate the ability of a …

The gingival epithelium, a stratified squamous tissue that acts as an interface between the
external environment and the underlying connective tissue, plays an active role in …

Over the years, several studies have brought evidence suggesting that tea polyphenols,
mostly from green tea, may have oral health benefits. Since few data are available …

One of the most popular drinks worldwide, tea is rich in polyphenols and is beneficial to our
health because it contributes to the prevention of many diseases. In the human oral cavity …

Background and Objective Antimicrobial peptides, such as beta‐defensins, secreted by
gingival epithelial cells, are thought to play a major role in preventing periodontal diseases …

Background and Objective Over the last 10 years, bioactive plant food compounds have
received considerable attention in regard to their beneficial effects against periodontal …

Objective: To determine the in vitro inhibitory activity of green tea extract on some clinically
isolated cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria. Materials and Methods: Twenty strains of …

Background: Coffee is a major dietary source of polyphenols. Previous research found that
coffee had a protective effect on periodontal disease. In this study, we aimed to investigate …

The aim of the present study was to test in vivo the effectiveness of an experimental green
tea extract in reducing levels of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli in saliva by means of …