Mean levels of all parameters, and p values for the examined groups_
| Parameters | Group With No Caries (n=20) | Group With Caries (n=24) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified oral hygiene index | 0.14 ± 0.008 | 0.15 ± 0.011 | 0.605 |
| Gingival index | 0.017 ± 0.008 | 0.02 ± 0.009 | 0.507 |
| pH | 7.02 ± 0.41 | 7.17 ± 0.35 | 0.292 |
| Salivary flow rate (mL/min.) | 0.48 ± 0.22 | 0.52 ± 0.24 | 0.577 |
| Salivary buffering capacity | 1.63 ± 0.32 | 1.50 ± 0.29 | 0.174 |
| Salivary total protein (mg/dL) | 131.00 ± 48.00 | 132.00 ± 49.00 | 0.871 |