Antioxidant capacity · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
One study reported high antioxidant capacity of grape seed extract (ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
Biofilm morphological changes · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Cranberry extract alters S. mutans biofilm morphology/architecture (4 studies; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
Cranberry treatment disrupted biofilm integrity with agglutination/cell degradation at higher concentrations (Singhal), reduced polymicrobial biomass 38% at 96 h (Philip 2019), produced defective accumulation and…
4 studies
GRADE not reported
Primary caries prevention · Children and adults (with or without carious lesions)
It is very uncertain whether silver diamine fluoride (SDF) changes primary caries prevention compared with chlorhexidine varnish (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Biofilm morphological changes · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Grape seed extract alters S. mutans biofilm morphology (2 studies; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
Dental caries · For interventions, pregnant women and mothers of infants in the first year of life; for outcomes, children up to 6 years of age
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
2 findings from 1 review
Biofilm formation (reduction) · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Grape seed extract reduces S. mutans biofilm formation in vitro (5 studies; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
GSE reduced biofilm formation: 89% (polymeric PAC) vs 79% (dealcoholized wine) (Daglia), inhibition at 4 mg/mL (Zhao), decreased microcolonies with 2000 ug/mL GSE + fluorinol (Furiga), reduction within 30 min…
5 studies
GRADE not reported
Antioxidant capacity · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
One study reported antioxidant activity of cranberry polyphenol fractions (ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
GtfB/C and F-ATPase activity · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Cranberry proanthocyanidins downregulate GtfB/C and F-ATPase activity of S. mutans (5 studies; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
Aesthetics · Children and adults (with or without carious lesions)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Bacterial growth inhibition · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
Grape seed extract inhibits S. mutans growth in vitro (MIC ~0.5 mg/mL to 250 mg/mL across 5 studies; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
GSE inhibited S. mutans growth across ~0.5-250 mg/mL (Abstract): inhibition at 250-500 mg/mL (Swadas), 4 mg/mL (Zhao), MIC 1000 ug/mL and MBC 4000 ug/mL (Furiga), MIC 0.5 mg/mL (Smullen), and MIC 19.07 mg/mL for…
5 studies
GRADE not reported
Dental pain or sensitivity · Children and adults (with or without carious lesions)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
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
Cell death / cytotoxicity induction · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
One study reported time-dependent cell-death induction (50% at 10 h) with cranberry extract (ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse effects · Children and adults (with or without carious lesions)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Lactobacillus count (pre- vs post-treatment) · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)
Placebo rinse did not significantly change Lactobacillus counts relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
Lactobacillus count (pre- vs post-treatment) · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)
Salvadora persica rinse reduced Lactobacillus counts relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
Lactobacillus count (CFU/mL) · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)
Salvadora persica rinse reduced Lactobacillus counts more than placebo (favours Salvadora persica); not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
Streptococcus mutans count · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)
Salvadora persica rinse reduced Streptococcus mutans counts relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
Plaque · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)
Placebo rinse did not significantly change plaque relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
Streptococcus mutans count · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)
Salvadora persica rinse reduced Streptococcus mutans counts more than placebo (favours Salvadora persica); not GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review