Table 5.
Mean and Standard Deviations (SD) of Organic Balance (wt %) for Each Group and Period of Treatment
| Groups | First cariogenic challenge | Second cariogenic challenge | % variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Control | 49.91* (8.99) | 59.30* (6.62) a | +18.81 |
| 2. Cream | 54.35 (11.03) | 52.79 (7.99) | −2.87 |
| 3. Laser | 53.08 (2.48) | 53.17 (5.52) | +0.16 |
| 4. Cream + laser | 49.46 (5.24) | 48.61 (2.55) a | −1.71 |
| 5. Cream + laser + fluoride | 54.46 (8.00) | 55.64 (9.73) | +2.16 |
| 6. Cream + fluoride | 53.35 (7.61) | 52.95 (8.00) | −0.74 |
A lowercase letter following a value indicates borderline significant differences between groups.
*
Borderline significant differences using paired t test.