Inhibitory Activity of Green Tea <b><i>(Camellia sinensis)</i></b> Extract on Some Clinically Isolated Cariogenic and Periodontopathic Bacteria

Abstract

Our findings showed that green tea extract exhibited strong antibacterial activity on S. mutans,A. actinomycetemcomitans,P. gingivalis and P. intermedia and therefore may be used in mouthwashes or dentifrices for prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases.