[Table/Fig-3]:
Fisher’s Exact test for Intragroup comparison of T.denticola, P.gingivalis, T.forsythia of Control and pranayama group at third month.
| Groups | Subgingival microorganisms | Number of positive samples | χ2 value | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Third month | ||||
| Pranayama group |
T. denticola P gingivalis T forsythia |
27 30 24 |
6 4 8 |
29.69 45.88 17.14 |
<0.001* <0.001* <0.001* |
| Control group |
T. denticola P gingivalis T forsythia |
25 30 28 |
20 26 23 |
2.22 4.29 3.27 |
0.23 0.11 0.14 |
*
Statistically significant at p<0.05.