Table 2 Difference in CAL parameter for moderately deep pockets (4 mm < PD < 6 mm) and deep pockets (PD > 6 mm)

Moderately deep pockets (4 mm < PD < 6 mm)

Con

152

5.19 ± 0.45

4.45 ± 0.45

 < 0.001

4.28 ± 0.41

 < 0.001

Exp 1

209

5.08 ± 1.21

4.38 ± 0.78

 < 0.001

4.11 ± 0.51

 < 0.001

Exp 2

211

5.13 ± 0.97

4.45 ± 1.09

 < 0.001

4.08 ± 0.44

 < 0.001

p

0.711

0.821

0.175

Deep pockets (PD > 6 mm)

Con

221

7.47 ± 1.13

6.42 ± 0.85

 < 0.001

6.10 ± 0.7

 < 0.001

Exp 1

187

7.49 ± 0.7

6.74 ± 0.96

 < 0.001

6.46 ± 0.79

 < 0.001

Exp 2

213

7.5 ± 1.09

6.60 ± 1.0

 < 0.001

5.99 ± 0.94

 < 0.001

p

0.991

0.375

0.028^△