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Table 3 Comparison of richness and diversity estimates of 16S rRNA gene libraries at 97% similarity between Group BP and BFP.

From: Comparing dental plaque microbiome diversity of extrinsic black stain in the primary dentition using Illumina MiSeq sequencing technique

Variables

BP (n = 10)

BFP (n = 10)

P* value

OTUs

153.7 ± 32.3

156.4 ± 24.6

0.831

Chao1a

176.9 ± 32.2

173.2 ± 26.2

0.784

ACEb

174.5 ± 31.2

174.1 ± 24.0

0.974

Simpsonc

0.075 ± 0.048

0.067 ± 0.028

0.597

Shannond

3.38 ± 0.56

3.46 ± 0.31

0.672

  1. Values are presented as the Mean ± SD. BP Plaque samples from EBS-positive subjects. BFP Plaque samples from EBS-free subjects
  2. a,bRichness estimators (Chao 1 and ACE) were calculated using MOTHUR
  3. cA higher number indicates less diversity
  4. *One-way ANOVA test was used
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BMC Oral Health

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