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Comparison of mean plaque index scores between the three study groups at baseline, 3 month and 6 month.*Kruskall Wallis (p<0.05).
| Mean Plaque Index Scores | Peer group | Dentist group | Control group | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (S.D) | M (S.D) | M (S.D) | ||
| Baseline | 1.49 (.76) | 1.5 (.72) | 1.4 (.73) | 0.45 |
| 3 month | 1.33(.69) | 1.57 (.65) | 1.42 (.69) | 0.006* |
| 6 month | 1.26 (.65) | 1.56 (.67) | 1.41 (.72) | 0.001* |
