Adhesive microbeads for the targeting delivery of anticaries agents of vegetable origin

► Quinic acid is an anticaries and antigingivitis active agent. ► Bioadhesive microcarriers show good adhesion to teeth and mucosa. ► Improved active agent activity by time and site-controlled release. ► Evaluation of alginate and chitosan as suitable polymer microparticles. ► Evaluation of microparticle preparation methods.