Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Matcha Tea Intake on Periodontal Health

Aim of the study:This study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and beneficial effects of matcha tea daily intake on periodontal health.Objectives:To evaluate the salivary level of antioxidants (catalase, total antioxidant capacity) after matcha tea intake compared to green tea over a period of one month.To evaluate the clinical periodontal parameters including bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD) and plaque index (PI) after matcha tea intake compared to green tea over a period of one month.To evaluate the salivary levels of IL-1B after matcha tea intake compared to green tea over a period of one month.

Inclusion Criteria:• having at least 20 teeth,underwent no medical treatment during the last 3 months before examination and sampling,non-smoker,no history of systemic disease,gingivitis patient (having >10% bleeding sites with no PPD >3 mm).Exclusion Criteria:• wore orthodontic appliances,pregnant or currently in the breast-feeding period,periodontitis patient,smoker,has a history of systemic disease.