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Table 5 Baseline periodontal parameters comparison based on the type of scaler tip used; Perio Slim (PS) or Conventional

From: Influence of scaler tip design on root surface roughness, tooth substance loss and patients’ pain perception: an in vitro and a randomised clinical trial

Clinical parameters

Mean (SD)

PPD (mm)

CAL (mm)

GBI (%)

VPI (%)

PS (n = 30)

2.76 (0.18)

2.96 (0.22)

0.57 (0.17)

0.47 (0.13)

C (n = 30)

2.77 (0.23)

2.99 (0.23)

0.56 (0.18)

0.50 (0.24)

p value

0.60

0.68

0.67

0.79

  1. Intergroup comparison was analysed using paired sample t test
  2. C conventional, PPD mean probing pocket depth, CAL mean clinical attachment level, GBI mean gingival bleeding index, VPI mean visible plaque index
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BMC Oral Health

ISSN: 1472-6831

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