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Table 2 Comparison of the level of S. mutans and lactobacilli between the two groups at baseline, one week post intervention and three weeks post intervention. The data are expressed in terms of the mean, 95% confidence interval and level of significance at p < 0.05

From: Effect of drops containing Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289) on plaque acidogenicity and other caries-related variables in orthodontic patients

 

Mean difference

95% CI

P value

Baseline (t0)

 S. mutans test vs S. mutans placebo

0.066

−0.906 to 1.038

> 0.05

 Lactobacilli test vs Lactobacilli placebo

−0.043

−1.064 to 0.978

> 0.05

One week (t1)

 S. mutans test vs S. mutans placebo

−0.098

−1.089 to 0.893

> 0.05

 Lactobacilli test vs Lactobacilli placebo

0.221

−0.814 to 1.256

> 0.05

Three week (t2)

 S. mutans test vs S. mutans placebo

−0.081

−1.116 to 0.954

> 0.05

 Lactobacilli test vs Lactobacilli placebo

0.204

−0,790 to 1199

> 0.05