Table 1 Baseline demographic, characteristics, and clinical data of trial participants
Characteristics | Â | Bracket sides | Non-bracket sides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex, n (%) | Female | 18 (78.3) | Â | Â |
Male | 5 (21.7) | Â | Â | |
Age; Mean (SD) | Â | 21.2 (5.1) | Â | Â |
Baseline Gingival Index; n (%) | 0 | Â | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
1 | Â | 10 (43.5) | 11 (47.8) | |
2 | Â | 13 (56.5) | 12 (52.2) | |
3 | Â | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Baseline Plaque Index; n (%) | 0 | Â | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
1 | Â | 2 (8.7) | 3 (13.1) | |
2 | Â | 19 (82.6) | 19 (82.6) | |
3 | Â | 2 (8.7) | 1 (4.3) | |