Parameters | Pocket depth | Test | Control |
Difference (Mean ± SD [mm]) |
P-value |
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PPD Reduction (Mean ± SD [mm]) |
Moderate pockets (5 mm) |
2.42 ± 0.53 | 2.00 ± 0.00 | 0.42 ± 0.21 | 0.38b |
Deep pockets (6 - 7 mm) |
3.21 ± 0.95 | 2.50 ± 0.51 | 0.71 ± 0.22 | 0.006a | |
CAL Gain (Mean ± SD [mm]) |
Moderate pockets (5 mm) |
1.42 ± 0.53 | 0.50 ± 1.37 | 0.92 ± 0.56 | 0.42b |
Deep pockets (6 - 7 mm) |
2.17 ± 0.57 | 1.29 ± 0.95 | 0.88 ± 0.23 | 0.000a |
aStatistically significant (Student’s paired t-test, P < 0.05).
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