Table 2.
Comparison of the mean CFU of predisinfected and postdisinfected samples of three groups
Groups | N | Mean CFU/mL | Standard deviation | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Predisinfection | Group I CHX | 20 | 56.1000 | 14.27512 |
Group II diode laser | 20 | 56.3000 | 18.70013 | |
Group III saline | 20 | 60.3000 | 17.98274 | |
Total | 60 | 45.4000 | 24.19637 | |
Postdisinfection | Group I CHX | 20 | 26.1000 | 17.06613 |
Group II diode laser | 20 | 22.4000 | 19.81068 | |
Group III saline | 20 | 55.8000 | 18.64234 | |
Total | 60 | 34.7667 | 23.65097 |