Table 3 Comparison between Streptococcus-colonies count at baseline, one, and 3-month follow-ups
Period | Test group n (%) | Control group n (%) | P value OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Streptococcus colonies | ||||
Prior to preparatory period (baseline) Test (N = 47) Control (N = 47) | S. mutans | 32 (86.5) | 33 (76.7) | a |
S. sanguinis | 0 | 5 (11.6) | ||
Others | 5 (13.5) | 5 (11.6) | P = 0.96 0.97 (0.25–3.67) | |
1-month follow-up Test (N = 34) Control (N = 39) | S. mutans | 27 (73) | 36 (83.7) | P = 0.3 0.45 (0.09–2.05) |
S. sanguinis | 5 (13.5) | 3 (7) | ||
Others | 5 (13.5) | 4 (9.3) | P = 0.476 0.6 (0.15–2.45) | |
3-month follow-up*** Test (N = 34) Control (N = 39) | S. mutans | 28 (82.4) | 35 (89.7) | |
S. sanguinis | 6 (17.6) | 4 (10.3) | P = 0.36 0.53 (0.14–2.07) | |
Others | 0 | 0 | a | |