Antimicrobial activity of novel mouthrinses against planktonic cells and biofilms of pathogenic microorganisms

Introduction Dental caries and periodontal diseases are significant health problems of humans [1], and arise irrespective of socioeconomic class, although they are more prevalent in deprived populations [2]. Dental caries affects 60-90% of children in industrialised countries [3] and approximately 10-15% of adults are affected by severe periodontal disease. These plaque-mediated