Table 2.
Comparison of the mean amount of released iron from each iron salt in the saline and cariogenic media.
| Groups | NS | ACC | Independent t-Test Statistic | Confidence Interval | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||||
| Control | 1.16 (0.8) | 1.71 (1.2) | 1.470 | −0.75 | 1.60 | 0.379 |
| Ferrous fumarate | 2.85 (1.9) | 8.79 (4.5) | 1.710 | −0.81 | 1.80 | 0.229 |
| Ferrous ammonium citrate | 3.61 (0.7) | 13.99 (2.1) | 6.436 | 4.52 | 7.96 | 0.023 |
| Ferrous gluconate | 3.80 (0.1) | 6.82 (2.4) | −1.749 | −0.91 | 0.58 | 0.223 |
| Ferrous sulfate | 17.99 (9.46) | 25.98 (3.7) | 1.112 | −0.72 | 0.69 | 0.382 |