Table 4.
The effect of sea salts on the biofilm formation of microbial biofilms (percentages).
| Bacteria | OD (570 nm) | CHX 0.2 (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample 1 (%) | Sample 2 (%) | Sample 3 (%) | ||
| E. coli | 85 | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| S. aureus | 85 | 90 | 85 | 22 |
| S. mutans | 90 | 85 | 80 | 20 |
| S. salivarius | 90 | 90 | 85 | 25 |
| S. mitis | 85 | 90 | 85 | 25 |
| L. acidophilus | 85 | 90 | 80 | 20 |
| C. albicans | 85 | 85 | 80 | 22 |
All samples were tested three times in independent experiments. The difference was significant between the samples and control (CHX 0.2%) (p < 0.01). Results show the insignificant difference between samples. Urmia (sample 1), Qom (sample 2), and Jarquyeh (sample 3).