Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics.
| Control Group (30) | Test Group 1 (30) | Test Group 2 (30) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Age | 11.6 ± 2.9 | 11.9 ± 2.2 | 12.0 ± 2.0 |
| Sex (female) | 17 (56.7%) | 20 (66.7%) | 21 (70%) |
| Oral Characteristics | |||
| DMFT | 2.7 ± 1.2 | 2.9 ± 1.4 | 3.7 ± 2.6 |
| Plaque Index | |||
| Plaque Index | 1.38 ±0.58 | 1.30 ±0.40 | 1.41 ±0.62 |
| Oral Hygiene Index | |||
| Very good | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Good | 11 | 16 | 13 |
| Fair | 9 | 12 | 13 |
| Poor | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Caries Risk | |||
| High | 7 (23.3%) | 4 (13.3%) | 6 (20.0%) |
| Moderate | 23 (76.7%) | 26 (86.7%) | 24 (80.0%) |
| Tooth Specification | |||
| Premolar/Molar | 3/27 | 9/21 | 4/26 |
| Mandible/Maxilla | 12/18 | 15/15 | 14/16 |
| Fully erupted | 29 (96.7%) | 29 (96.7%) | 28 (93.3%) |
| In eruption | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (3.3%) | 2 (6.7%) |
| ICDAS-II at Baseline | |||
| 2 | 19 (63.3%) | 19 (63.3%) | 24 (80.0%) |
| 3 | 11 (36.7%) | 11 (36.7%) | 6 (20.0%) |
| Nyvad Activity Score at Baseline | |||
| Active (Score 1, 2, 3) | 26 (86.7%) | 29 (96.7%) | 27 (90%) |
| Inactive (Score 4, 5) | 4 (13.3%) | 1 (3.3%) | 3 (10.0%) |
| VAS Texture | |||
| Mean (STD) | 30.3 (±15.5) | 36.1 (±7.6) | 30.5 (±11.7) |