Table 5.
Statistical comparison of the treatment groups versus the control group
| Visual examination | Radiographic examination | DIAGNOdent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APF | χ2: 11.896; P: 0.036* | χ2: 12.132; P: 0.007** | Z: −0.218; P: 0.827 |
| Ozone | χ2: 20.017; P: 0.001** | χ2: 6.364; P: 0.095 | Z: −1.377; P: 0.169 |
| Antibacterial dentine bonding | χ2: 13.706; P: 0.018* | χ2: 5.430; P: 0.143 | Z: −3.171; P: 0.002** |
| CPP-ACP | χ2: 14.683; P: 0.012* | χ2: 18.519; P: 0.001** | Z: −4.479; P: 0.001** |
APF, acidulated phosphate fluoride gel; CPP-ACP, casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate.
χ2, chi-squared test; Z, Mann–Whitney U-test.
*P < 0.05 **P < 0.01.