[Table/Fig-12]:
Pair wise comparison of three groups with respect to salivary S. mutans count at different time intervals.
| Groups | Mean Difference | Std. Error | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I (Fluoride Varnish Group) |
Group II | 14.865 | 2.3670 | <0.001* |
| Group III | 6.604 | 1.5570 | <0.001* | |
| Group II (CHX Varnish Group) |
Group I | -14.865 | 2.3670 | <0.001* |
| Group III | - 8.260 | 1.8550 | <0.001* | |
| Group III (MI Varnish Group) |
Group I | -6.604 | 1.5570 | <0.001* |
| Group II | 8.260 | 1.8550 | <0.001* | |
* denotes statistically significant (p<0.05)