Table 1.
Comparison of the various readings between groups
| Variable | Groups | n | Mean | SD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socket depth - 1st, 3rd, 5th days | LLLT | 25 | 7.606 | 0.22673 | 0.931 |
| Control | 25 | 7.620 | 0.26476 | ||
| Socket depth - 7th day | LLLT | 25 | 5.961 | 0.22735 | <0.0001 |
| Control | 25 | 6.401 | 0.27026 | ||
| Swelling - 1st, 3rd, 5th days | LLLT | 25 | 7.606 | 0.22673 | <0.0001 |
| Control | 25 | 7.620 | 0.26476 | ||
| Swelling - 7th day | LLLT | 25 | 5.961 | 0.22735 | 0.02 |
| Control | 25 | 6.401 | 0.27026 | ||
| Pain - 1st, 3rd, 5th days | LLLT | 25 | 7.606 | 0.22673 | <0.0001 |
| Control | 25 | 7.620 | 0.26476 | ||
| Pain - 7th day | LLLT | 25 | 7.606 | 0.22673 | <0.0001 |
| Control | 25 | 7.620 | 0.26476 |
LLLT: Low-level laser therapy, SD: Standard deviation