Table 2 Comparison between the bacterial count at baseline, after the preparatory period, and at the 3-month follow-up
Period | S. mutans | S. sanguinis | Other | Total | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Test group | |||||
Prior to the preparatory period (baseline) b (N = 47) | 32 (86.5) | 0 | 5 (13.5) | 37 (100) | |
1-month follow-up b (N = 34) | 27 (73) | 5 (13.5) | 5 (13.5) | 37 (100) | 0.6 |
3-month follow-up b (N = 34) | 28 (82.4) | 6 (17.6) | 0 | 34 (100) | 0.88 |
Control group | |||||
Prior to the preparatory period (baseline) b (N = 47) | 33 (76.7) | 5 (11.6) | 5 (11.6) | 43 (100) | |
1-month follow-up b (N = 39) | 36 (83.7) | 3 (7) | 4 (9.3) | 43 (100) | 0.078 |
3-month follow-up b (N = 39) | 35 (89.7) | 4 (10.3) | 0 | 39 (100) | 0.464 |