Table 3.
Percentages (n) and mean (sd) OIDP by tooth condition, decayed teeth, missing teeth, filled teeth and dental attendance
| % (n) | Mean (sd) | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tooth condition |
|
|
| Good |
70.3 (496) |
2.2 (2.1) |
| Bad |
90.5 (494)** |
3.6 (2.2)** |
|
Decayed teeth |
|
|
| None |
69.5 (89) |
2.3 (2.3) |
| At least one |
80.2 (901)** |
2.9 (2.2) |
|
Missing teeth |
|
|
| Non |
75.8 (357) |
2.5 (2.1) |
| At least one |
81.0 (633)* |
3.1 (2.3)* |
|
Filled teeth |
|
|
| None |
80.0 (857) |
2.9 (2.3) |
| At least one |
73.5 (133)* |
2.6 (2.2) |
|
Dental attendance last 2 years |
|
|
| Once |
72.3 (501) |
2.4 (2.2) |
| Twice or more | 89.0 (435)** | 3.5 (2.3)** |
*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01.
Note: The OIDP statistically significantly discriminated between groups with and without decayed teeth, indicating discriminative and construct validity.