Table 1 Demographic description of the study sample at base line
From: Long-term clinical and bacterial effects of xylitol on patients with fixed orthodontic appliances
Age years (SD) | Gender | ||
|---|---|---|---|
M n (%) | F n (%) | ||
Gum | 17.79 | 3 | 11 |
n = 14 | (±4.594) | −21.4 | −78.6 |
Mint | 4 | 10 | |
16.86 (±3.483) | |||
n = 14 | −28.6 | −71.4 | |
Control | 2 | 11 | |
18.77 (±5.585) | |||
n = 13 | −15.4 | −84.6 | |
P value | 0.153 | 0.709 | |