Effect of black tea on teeth.

Sarkar, S; Sett, P; Chowdhury, T; Ganguly, D K

Sarkar, S; Sett, P; Chowdhury, T; Ganguly, D K.

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent ; 2000 Dec; 18(4): 139-40

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-115137

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Dental caries is the prime cause of premature loss of teeth in children. Tea contains high percentage of fluoride along with polyphenolic constituents which act on GTF of S. mutans in plaque synthesis. Combination of fluoride and polyphenolic constituents inhibit caries activity.

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Adsorption; Caffeine/pharmacokinetics; Cariostatic Agents/pharmacokinetics; Catechin/analogs & derivatives; Child; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Dental Enamel/metabolism; Flavonoids; Humans; Phenols/pharmacokinetics; Plant Extracts/pharmacokinetics; Polymers/pharmacokinetics; Tea

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Phenols / Polymers / Tea / Flavonoids / Humans / Caffeine / Plant Extracts / Cariostatic Agents / Catechin / Child Language: English Journal: J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2000 Type: Article

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