Table 3.
Results of the Maturation Value and pH for Both Groups
| Before | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbium:YAG laser group (n = 25) | |||||
| Maturation value | 20.8 ± 5.4 | 33.3 ± 13.3 * (P < 0.001) | 39.7 ± 11.5 * (P < 0.001) | 47.9 ± 12.7 * (P < 0.001) | 52.2 ± 8.5 * (P < 0.001) |
| pH value | 5.0 ± 0.4 | / | 4.1 ± 0.4 * (P < 0.001) | / | 4.4 ± 0.6 * (P < 0.001) |
| Estriol group (n = 25) | |||||
| Maturation value | 22.5 ± 7.1 | 26.8 ± 7.1 * (P < 0.001) | 32.6 ± 13.9 * (P < 0.001) | 24.7 ± 13.2 | 25 ± 6.37 * (P < 0.05) |
| pH value | 4.9 ± 0.6 | / | 4.5 ± 0.7 * (P < 0.01) | / | 4.9 ± 0.6 |
Results for the maturation value were measured before and after 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, and for the pH value before and after 3 and 12 months. The values present mean ± standard deviation. Statistical significance was determined using student's t‐test. P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Bold values represent statistically significant values as compared to values before treatment.
*
indicates statistically significant improvement.