Table 1 Results of the QLF measurements in different groups: ΔF (fluorescence loss [%]) shows avarage fluorescence loss in a lesion and is related to the loss of mineral content and to lesion depth (SD: standard deviation).
Time | Group | Minimum | Maximum | Mean | SD | Group comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ΔF T-demin | I: SDF | − 21.3 | − 8.1 | − 16.65 | 4.13 | p = 0.251 |
II: Bifluorid 12 | − 22.7 | − 7.2 | − 15.38 | 4.70 | ||
III: Cervitec F | − 23.8 | − 10.0 | − 17.56 | 4.16 | ||
Negative control | − 19.1 | − 10.1 | − 13.46 | 3.89 | ||
ΔF T07 | I: SDF | − 21.8 | − 8.4 | − 14.16 | 3.94 | p = 0.075 |
II: Bifluorid 12 | − 30.5 | − 10.5 | − 17.88 | 4.89 | ||
III: Cervitec F | − 24.1 | − 8.1 | − 15.88 | 4.13 | ||
ΔF T14 | I: SDF | − 23.1 | − 8.6 | − 15.53 | 4.42 | p = 0.060 |
II: Bifluorid 12 | − 30.9 | − 12.6 | − 19.40 | 5.19 | ||
III: Cervitec F | − 21.9 | − 7.4 | − 15.97 | 4.56 | ||
ΔF T21 | I: SDF | − 31.3 | − 8.6 | − 16.17 | 6.81 | p = 0.131 |
II: Bifluorid 12 | − 27.1 | − 12.1 | − 18.81 | 4.12 | ||
III: Cervitec F | − 22.0 | − 8.9 | − 15.08 | 3.81 | ||
ΔF T28 | I: SDF | − 33.0 | − 9.9 | − 16.47a | 6.08 | p = 0.034* |
II: Bifluorid 12 | − 20.0 | − 12.4 | − 15.55a,b | 2.15 | ||
III: Cervitec F | − 22.9 | − 6.3 | − 11.71b | 4.83 | ||
Negative control | − 20.2 | − 12.6 | − 15.40a,b | 3.20 |
