Table 1. Comparison of Mean Values of Parameters at Baseline .
Parameters | SRP (Mean ± SD) | SRP + aPDT (Mean ± SD) | P Value |
PI | 1 ± 0.45 | 1.09 ± 0.47 | 0.07 |
mSBI | 1.17 ± 0.38 | 1.28 ± 0.41 | 0.06 |
PD (mm) | 7.53 ± 1.31 | 7.90 ± 1.71 | 0.26 |
CAL (mm) | 8.46 ± 1.81 | 8.7 ± 1.91 | 0.27 |
Abbreviations: PI: plaque index, mSBI: modified sulcular bleeding index, PD: probing depth, CAL: clinical attachment level.
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation.