Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of the Recruited Study Cohort.
| Test Group (n = 31) | Control Group (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||
| Age, y | 9 (7 to 13) | 10.5 (8 to 13) |
| Female sex | 13 (42) | 14 (41) |
| Oral characteristics | ||
| dft | 2 (0 to 6) | 1 (0 to 5) |
| dfs | 2 (0 to 14) | 1 (0 to 0) |
| DMFT | 0 (0 to 1) | 1 (0 to 3) |
| DMFS | 0 (0 to 1) | 1 (0 to 3) |
| Dental plaque, % | 40 (30 to 50) | 35 (30 to 50) |
| Caries risk | ||
| High | 9 (29) | 7 (21) |
| Moderate | 18 (58) | 21 (62) |
| Low | 4 (13) | 6 (18) |
Data are presented as n (%) or median (interquartile range). Missing data for primary/secondary dentition: 8 each in dft and dfs in the test group; 11 each in dft and dfs and 1 each in DMFT and DMFS in the control group. Study lesions did not count into the DMFT index, as they were initial lesions.