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Table 3 Medians of pre and post demineralization DIAGNOdent values for bleached and non-bleached subgroups

From: Decalcification prevention around orthodontic brackets bonded to bleached enamel using different topical agents

 

Non-bleached group

Bleached group

Subgroups

Pre demineralization

Post demineralization

Z

P value

Pre demineralization

Post demineralization

Z

P value

Control

4.0

26.50

2.807-

0.005

3.0

4.50

-2.555

0.011

Profluorid varnish

4.0

4.0

0.137-

0.891

3.0

2.0

-2.414

0.016

Enamel Pro Varnish

3.0

3.0

1.473-

0.141

2.0

2.0

-2.530

0.011

Ortho-Choice Ortho-Coat

5.50

4.0

2.401-

0.016

3.00

2.50

-1.667

0.096

GC Tooth Mousse

5.0

10.0

2.807-

0.005

2.0

3.50

-2.825

0.005

GC MI Paste plus

5.0

8.0

2.405-

0.016

2.0

4.00

-2.724

0.006

  1. Significant at P<0.05