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Mean baseline caries, end-of-trial caries, and caries increment in primary molars (primary end points) for children in the final analyses (N=168)
| Group | Mean baseline caries (SD) | P-value | Mean end-of-trial caries (SD) | P-value | Mean caries increment (SD) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Group Over-the-counter fluoride toothpaste (n=83) |
23.2 (10.4) | P=0.28 | 24.6 (10.1) | P=0.41 | 1.4 (2.5) | P=0.07 |
| Experimental Group Xylitol toothpaste (n=85) |
20.3 (9.7) | 22.8 (9.5) | 2.5 (2.8) |
