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Score distribution and mean values across the evaluated groups.
| Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 | Score 4 | Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Positive control (infected teeth) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.75 |
|
Negative control (sterile teeth) |
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 |
| Saline | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.25 |
| Ca(OH)2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Ca(OH)2 + AgNPs | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Ca(OH)2 + SA | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Ca(OH)2 + RV | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 |
Ca(OH)2: calcium hydroxide, AgNPs: silver nanoparticle, SA: salicylic acid, RV: resveratrol.
