[Table/Fig-2]:
Comparison of mean, standard deviation, mean change and test of significance for plaque index score at different time points within the groups and between the groups.
| Time Point | Group A (Mean ± SD) |
Group B (Mean ± SD) |
p-value (Intergroup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 day (Baseline) |
1.84 ± 0.36 | 1.90 ± 0.37 | 0.560 (NS) |
| 3rd Month | 1.20 ± 0.41 | 1.41 ± 0.42 | 0.051 (NS) |
| 6th Month | 0.91 ± 0.28 | 1.08 ± 0.29 | 0.034* (S) |
| Mean change (0 day- 3 months) |
0.64 ± 0.52 | 0.48 ± 0.46 | 0.217 (NS) |
| Mean change (0 day - 6 months) |
0.92 ± 0.44 | 0.81 ± 0.41 | 0.330 (NS) |
| Mean change (3months-6months) |
0.28 ± 0.18 | 0.33 ± 0.19 | 0.305 (NS) |
Independent t- test
S – Significant*
NS – Non significant