Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Association of tooth mobility with gingival recession.
| Mobility | Recession | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With recession n (%) | Without recession n (%) | n (%) | |
| PRESENT | 55 (34.6) | 11 (7.8) | 66 (22) |
| ABSENT | 104 (65.4) | 130 (92.2) | 234 (78) |
| TOTAL | 159 (100) | 141 (100) | 300 (100) |
Chi square test: Continuity correction = 29.713, df = 1, P < 0.001 Odd’s ratio: 6.2; C.I = 3.1 to 12.5 The odds of developing recession among those with mobility is 6.2.
