Table 2.

Distribution and Comparison of Venham Scores Among Study Population (ART and MCP Groups) at Different Points of Time During Treatment

Phases of treatment	Chi-square value	Degree of freedom ( df)	p-value
Entrance	3.4280,	df=2	p=0.1801
Start	59.7930,	df=2	p=0.00000*
Deep Excavation	88.6720	df=2	p=0.00000*
Matrix	4.8060	df=2	p=0.09048
Restoration	8.4070	df=2	p=0.01495*
End	3.2830	df=2	p=0.19368
Overall	40.1540	df=2	p=0.00000*

^*Statistically significant