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Oral hygiene index-simplified and periodontal disease index by group.
| Control (n = 25) | Tai Chi (n = 24) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Six months | Baseline | Six months | |
| OHIS | 2.43 ± 0.3 | 2.45 ± 0.2 | 2.45 ± 0.3 | 2.46 ± 0.3 |
| PDI (mm) | 3.2188 ± 0.6 | 3.7960 ± 0.4 | 3.6267 ± 0.9 | 3.2813 ± 0.8* |
Values are means ± SE. Repeated measures analysis of variance *P < 0.05; OHIS: oral hygiene index-simplified; PDI: periodontal disease index.
