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Comparison of mean gingival index scores between the three study groups at baseline, 3 month and 6 month.
| Mean Gingival Index Scores | Peer group | Dentist group | Control group | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (S.D.) | M (S.D.) | M (S.D.) | ||
| Baseline | 0.90 (.55) | 0.86 (.54) | 0.85 (.52) | 0.71 |
| 3 months | 0.84 (.48) | 0.85 (.54) | 0.84 (.52) | 0.12 |
| 6 months | 0.68 (.42) | 0.70 (.44) | 1.41 (.72) | 0.001* |
*Kruskall wallis (p<0.05)
