Cranberry extract / juice and proanthocyanidin (flavonoid) fractions vs Untreated or vehicle control (some studies vs positive antimicrobial controls, e.g. chlorhexidine/fluoride)
Biofilm formation (reduction) · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Cranberry extract reduces S. mutans biofilm formation in vitro (10 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 extract/PAC reduced S. mutans biofilm formation: 51% at 500 ug/mL (Philip 2019), 95.2% at 50 mg/mL (Sumathi), 50-70% of preformed biofilm at 16.67-20.83 mg/dL (Singhal), 32%/29%/14% at 500/250/125 ug/mL…10 studiesGRADE not reported