Table 2 Caries prevalence at baseline and 1-year caries increment (Δds)
From: Effect of probiotic chewing tablets on early childhood caries – a randomized controlled trial
Variable | Test (n = 54) | Placebo (n = 56) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Caries prevalence | |||
Baseline (ds > 0), n (%) | 13 (24 %) | 15 (27 %) | NS |
Follow-up (ds > 0), n (%) | 13 (24 %) | 26 (47 %) | <0.05 |
Caries increment | |||
Δds (mean, SD) | 0.2 (1.2) | 0.8 (1.4) | <0.05 |