Cranberry extract / juice and proanthocyanidin (flavonoid) fractions vs Untreated or vehicle control (some studies vs positive antimicrobial controls, e.g. chlorhexidine/fluoride)
Bacterial adhesion (inhibition) · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Cranberry extract inhibits S. mutans adhesion / initial colonization in vitro (3 studies; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
- Effect of flavonoids from grape seed and cranberry extracts on the microbiological activity of Streptococcus mutans: a… 2024 All outcomesin vitro (laboratory)Cranberry formulations adhered to and prevented biofilm on saliva-coated hydroxyapatite (Greene); reduced adhesion via inhibited glucan synthesis (Feng); reduced initial S. mutans colonization 40-60% through reduced…3 studiesGRADE not reported