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These composites were modified using 10 wt.% of compounds with scientifically proven antimicrobial properties. These include nanosilver, copper sulphate, benzethonium chloride, and zinc oxide. The antimicrobial potential against the following bacteria and fungi was determined: Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus); Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli); and the pathogenic fungi Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. Using the modified disc-diffusion method alongside a serial dilution method demonstrated an inhibitory effect on the viability and formation of bacterial and fungal biofilms. It was demonstrated that\u2014in liquid cultures\u2014composites containing benzethonium chloride inhibited the growth of P. aeruginosa by over 75%, more than 50% of E. coli and more than 70% of S. aureus. Growth inhibition of C. albicans exceeded 80% for selected composites (BPA.DM + NVP + CuSO4, BPA.DM + NVP + ZnO), while all composites inhibited the growth of A. niger by more than 45%, and in some cases (BPA.DM + HEMA + CuSO4, BPA.DM + HEMA + Ag, BPA.DM + MMA + Ag and BPA.DM + AEH + CuSO4) by more than 90%. Additionally, these composites significantly reduced biofilm formation on their surfaces. Modification with zinc oxide and benzethonium chloride resulted in materials that were non-toxic to normal human skin fibroblasts. 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