Therapeutic Benefits of Green Tea for Enhancing Oral Antimicrobial and Denture Hygiene-A Review

Shanthi, Chinnadurai and Ganesamoorthy, R. and Vidhya, Bhuvanesh Kumar Dharani and Veerakumar, Vignesh and Ravi, Deepak and Stevenson, Peter Richard and Thakur, Naveen and Tapwal, Ashwani (2025) Therapeutic Benefits of Green Tea for Enhancing Oral Antimicrobial and Denture Hygiene-A Review. JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, 19.0 (4). pp. 2591-2609. ISSN 0973-7510

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Abstract

India's elderly population, constituting about 7.7% of the total demographic, faces significant oral health challenges, exacerbated by limited access to dental care, cognitive impairments, and financial constraints. Among common issues is denture stomatitis, often resulting from poor denture hygiene. Green tea (Camellia sinensis), known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, offers a promising, cost-effective natural alternative for maintaining oral hygiene. Historically used for medicinal purposes across Asia, green tea contains polyphenols particularly EGCG that exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. These bioactive compounds effectively combat pathogens like Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, and Porphyromonas gingivalis, while also neutralizing volatile sulfur compounds associated with halitosis. Moreover, green tea catechins aid in managing periodontitis and show potential in suppressing oral squamous cell carcinoma. However, current evidence remains largely restricted to in vitro and formulation-level investigations; extensive clinical validation and methodological standardization are essential to enable translational implementation in geriatric oral healthcare. This review highlights green tea's therapeutic potential as a denture cleanser and oral health adjunct, especially for elderly individuals in resource-limited settings, promoting accessible, natural solutions for comprehensive oral care.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Green Tea, Oral Health, Elderly Population, Denture Stomatitis, Antimicrobial Properties
Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology > Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Immunology and Microbiology > Microbiology
Divisions: Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing, Salem
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal
Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Karaikal
Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Puducherry
Pharmacy > Vinayaka Mission’s College of Pharmacy, Salem
Physiotherapy > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Salem
Homoeopathy > Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Salem
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospital, Salem
Arts and Science > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem, India
Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem, India
Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem, India > Chemistry
Law > Vinayaka Mission's Law School, Chennai
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Kottucherry
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Puducherry
Physical Education > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physical Education, Salem
Interdisciplinary Studies > Vinayaka Mission's School of Health Systems, Chennai
Dentistry > Vinayaka Mission‘s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem
Liberal Arts > Vinayaka Mission's School of Economics and Public Policy, Chennai
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Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 06:58
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/6364

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