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Descriptive statistics showing means (standard deviations) of colony-forming units by treatment periods.
| TREATMENT PERIOD | AGAR PLATES, NO.∗ | MEAN (STANDARD DEVIATION) |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 124 | 2.26 (1.69) |
| High-Volume Evacuation | 124 | 132.00 (353.00) |
| Combination (High-Volume Evacuation + Intraoral Suction Device) | 124 | 46.10 (178.00) |
| Posttreatment | 124 | 2.62 (2.23) |
Total number of 5% sheep blood agar plates.
