Table 2.
Comparison of mean values of probing pocket depth (PPD in mm) at different time points between two study groups.
| Time Points | Group A (Test) | Group B (Control) | Intergroup p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± S.D. | Mean ± S.D. | ||
| Pre-OP | 6.9 ± 0.9 | 6.5 ± 0.9 | 0.14 (N.S.) |
| Day 90 | 6.9 ± 0.8 | 7.8 ± 1.0 | 0.01 (Sig.) |
| 180th day | 4.0 ± 0.7 | 5.7 ± 1.1 | 0.001 (Sig.) |
| Mean Change from Pre-op to Day 90 | −0.1 ± 0.7 | −1.3 ± 0.8 | 0.001 (Sig.) |
| Intragroup p-value |
1.00 (N.S.) | 0.003 (Sig.) | |
| Mean Change from Pre-op to Day 180 | 2.9 ± 1.0 | 0.8 ± 1.2 | 0.001 (Sig.) |
| Intragroup p-value |
<0.0001 (Sig.) | 0.07 (N.S.) | |
| Mean Change from Day 90 to Day 180 | 2.9 ± 0.7 | 2.1 ± 0.7 | 0.004 (Sig.) |
| Intragroup p-value |
<0.0001 (Sig) | <0.0001 (Sig.) |