Table 5.
Comparison of gingival health between the two groups
| Type of band and loop | Follow-up sessions | Normal gingiva, n (%) | Mild gingivitis, n (%) | Moderate gingivitis, n (%) | Severe gingivitis, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional band and loop | 1st month | 8 (32) | 13 (52) | 4 (16) | 0 |
| 3rd month | 8 (32) | 14 (56) | 3 (12) | 0 | |
| 6th month | 8 (32) | 12 (48) | 5 (20) | 0 | |
| 9th month | 7 (29.2) | 13 (54.3) | 4 (16.6) | 0 | |
| Prefabricated band and loop | 1st month | 5 (20) | 13 (52) | 7 (28) | 0 |
| 3rd month | 7 (28) | 18 (72) | 0 | 0 | |
| 6th month | 11 (44) | 14 (56) | 0 | 0 | |
| 9th month | 14 (58.3) | 9 (37.5) | 1 (4.2) | 0 |