Table 1.
Participant Demographics at Baseline (mean ± SD)*
| Group | Xylitol n = 22 | Placebo n = 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | ||
| logMS | 5.3 ± 0.9 | 5.4 ± 0.2 |
| logLB | 3.6 ± 2.0 | 3.7 ± 2.1 |
| DMFS** | 22.9 ± 18.3 | 19.1 ± 15.5 |
| Infant | ||
| Age (mos) | 16.7 ± 8.6 | 17.9 ± 8.6 |
| Gender (M/F) | 14:8 | 13:9 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| (White/Hispanic/Asian/other) | 2/15/2/3 | 1/12/7/2 |
| logMS | 1.25 ± 2.28 | 1.10 ± 2.00 |
| logLB | 0.14 ± 0.65 | 0.07 ± 0.34 |
| Total no. of teeth | 10.7 ± 6.0 | 12.9 ± 6.8 |
| No. of tooth surfaces | 45.1 ± 26.7 | 51.5 ± 29.3 |
| dmfs > 0 *** | 2 (9.09%) | 1 (4.55%) |
| Oral Care Questionnaire **** | ||
| Brushed teeth daily | 15 (68%) | 15 (68%) |
| Used fluoride toothpaste | 8 (36%) | 6 (27%) |
| Snacked > 3 times/day | 8 (36%) | 13 (59%) |
| Feed on demand | 9 (41%) | 12 (55%) |
| Sleep with bottle containing liquids other than water | 18 (82%) | 12 (55%) |
*
No statistically significant differences were found in any baseline variables among mothers and children between the xylitol-wipe and placebo-wipe groups.
**
DMFS stands for decayed, missing, and filled permanent tooth surfaces, excluding all permanent third molars.
***
dmfs stands for decayed, missing, and filled primary tooth surfaces.
****
All questionnaire data are presented as numbers of children (percentage in the group) for diet and oral care habits.