Table 3.
Intragroup comparison between baseline and 3 months.
| Variables | Baseline | 3 Months | p-Value * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (n = 23) | |||
| PPD (mm), median (IQR) | 4.5 (4.0–5.05) | 3.3 (3.0–4.0) | <0.0001 |
| CAL (mm), median (IQR) | −5.3 (4.85–6.0) | −4.5 (3.8–5.0) | <0.0001 |
| FMPS (%), median (IQR) | 15.0 (0.1–34.5) | 7.0 (0.1–13.0) | 0.036 |
| BOP (%), median (IQR) | 63.0 (29.5–77.5) | 15.0 (12.0–20.0) | <0.0001 |
| Group 2 (n = 22) | |||
| PPD (mm), median (IQR) | 4.5 (3.9–4.97) | 3.3 (3.1–3.77) | 0.0005 |
| CAL (mm), median (IQR) | −5.3 (4.55–6.0) | −4.3 (4.0–5.45) | 0.158 |
| FMPS (%), median (IQR) | 7.5 (0.1–34.0) | 5.5 (0.1–12.5) | 0.218 |
| BOP (%), median (IQR) | 54.5 (42.7–67.0) | 16.5 (10.5–22.0) | <0.0001 |
*—calculated using the Mann–Whitney U test; IQR—interquartile range; PPD—periodontal pocket depth; CAL—clinical attachment level; FMPS—full-mouth plaque score; BOP—bleeding on probing.