Table 2.

A summary of proposed statistics for outcome analysis.

Outcomes	Method of analysis
Toothbrushing duration	Comparison of the 3 groups using an ANOVA, followed by 2-sample t tests (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found
Bleeding score	Chi-square test
Plaque scores	Comparison of the 3 groups using an ANOVA, followed by 2-sample t tests (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found
Number of breakages	Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Mann-Whitney test (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found
Number of missed appointments	Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Mann-Whitney test (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found
Total number of appointments	Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Mann-Whitney test (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found
Treatment duration	Comparison of the 3 groups using an ANOVA, followed by 2-sample t tests (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found
Enamel demineralization	Chi-square test
App subjective quality	Comparison of the 3 groups and different section of the uMARS form by using the Kruskal-Wallis test.
App engagement	Comparison of the 3 groups using an ANOVA, followed by 2-sample t tests (A vs B, B vs C, and A vs C) if any statistical significance is found