The effect of gargling with green tea extract solution (Camelia sinensis) in efforts to prevent caries incidence: A systematic review

Background: One of the main dental and oral health problems that occur throughout world is caries. Cariogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans Lactobacillus acidophilus are microorganisms cause Saliva plays a significant function in maintaining optimal cavity especially because its components pH, flow, buffering capacity. These three have role initiation development Gargling one activities can be done prevention Green tea contains compound Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which flavonoid has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, anticariogenic properties. This systematic review aims to describe effect gargling with green prevent caries incidents. Method: The method used by searching articles through Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect. Discussion: regularly help increase pH saliva. It will tooth remineralization process catechins inhibit acid formation reduce work glucosyltransferase enzyme mutans. largest catechin content EGCG. EGCG quantity Conclusion: effective preventing incidents it catechins, EGCG, tannins, fluoride.