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The mean DMFT/dmft, plaque and gingival index of children.
| Organ | Mean ± Standard Deviation (Study group) | Mean ± Standard Deviation (Control group) | U-value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMFT/ dmft Index | 2±3.05 | 5.3±4.7 | 523.5 | <0.001 (HS) |
| Plaque Index | 1.34±1.04 | 1.40±0.36 | 766.5 | 0.013 (S) |
| Gingival Index | 1.34±0.54 | 1.25±0.30 | 1021 | 0.624 (NS) |
Mann-Whitney U Test; HS- highly significant, S- Significant; NS- Non significant
