Values of log₁₀(CFU/mL) of dual-species biofilms treated with cationic formulation.

<p>(A) <i>S</i>. <i>mutans</i> and <i>C</i>. <i>albicans</i>, (B) MRSA and <i>C</i>. <i>albicans</i>, and (C) <i>S</i>. <i>mutans</i> and MRSA treated with cationic CUR-NP. Bars charts show mean and standard deviation (error bars) values of log₁₀(CFU/mL). Box-plot shows median (dash), first and third quartiles (boxes), highest and lowest values (error bars). The same letters showed no statistical difference. Bar charts were used for normal data submitted to parametric analysis, while box-plot was used for non-normal data submitted to non-parametric analysis. C-L-: Control group without PS nor light. N: Biofilm treated with cationic NP without CUR. C-L+: Biofilm treated only with light (43.2 J/cm²). C+L-: Biofilm treated only with cationic CUR-NP at 260 μM. C+L+: Biofilm submitted to aPDT with cationic CUR-NP at 260 μM and 43.2 J/cm².