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World J Exp Med. Mar 20, 2026; 16(1): 117125
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v16.i1.117125
Table 2 Pairwise comparison of plaque scores within the groups
aPDT with CNPs-ICG + SRP
Conventional SRP

Mean
SD
MD
P value

Mean
SD
MD
P value
Baseline2.220.641.9070.0011Baseline2.20.521.8830.0011
1 month0.320.041 month0.320.04
1 month0.320.04-0.4990.00111 month0.320.04-2.690.0011
3 months0.820.43 months0.590.05
3 months0.820.4-1.4080.00113 months0.590.05-1.6140.0011
Baseline2.220.64Baseline2.220.52


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