compositions and methods for inhibiting and interrupting biofilm formation , and for destabilizing established biofilms are provided , the novel compositions including polymeric resins and monomeric non - polymerizable and polymerizable resins . more particularly , the compositions and methods enable the protection and removal of biofilms from surfaces in the context of medical , consumer , domestic , food service , environmental and industrial applications , where the effects constitute beneficial and desirable biofilm attenuating activity .