Table 2: MICs and MBCs of MSE against the periodontal pathogens.

Periodontal Pathogens MIC (µg/ml) MBC (µg/ml)
MSE 0.2%Chlorhexidine MSE 0.2%Chlorhexidine
P. gingivalis 62.5 1.25 62.5 2.5
A. actinomycetemcomitans 250 1.25 500 2.5