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Table 4 Results from Mann–Whitney Test for Plaque—12 months

From: Long-term clinical and bacterial effects of xylitol on patients with fixed orthodontic appliances

Statistics

Gum vs mint

Gum vs control

Mint vs control

Remarks

Mint is higher

No difference

Mint is higher

Z

−2.429

−0.16

−2.508

P value

0.015

0.873

0.012