Table 2.
Distribution of oral manifestations in subjects
| Condition | Suspected (n=50) | Unsuspected (n=67) | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present n (%) | Absent n (%) | Present n (%) | Absent n (%) | ||
| Atropic mucosa | 9 (18) | 41 (82) | 8 (11.9) | 59 (88.1) | 0.287 |
| Ulceration | 5 (10) | 45 (90) | 7 (10.4) | 60 (89.6) | 0.971 |
| Periomylolysis | 16 (32) | 34 (68) | 7 (10.4) | 60 (89.6) | 0.004* |
| Russell's finger | 0 | 50 (100) | 0 | 67 (100) | - |
| Dental caries | 39 (78) | 11 (22) | 37 (55.2) | 30 (44.8) | 0.004* |
| Angular cheilosis | 1 (2) | 49 (98) | 2 (2.9) | 65 (97.1) | 0.779 |
| Tooth sensitivity | 28 (56) | 22 (44) | 14 (20.9) | 53 (79.1) | 0.001* |
| Cervical abrasion | 4 (8) | 46 (92) | 2 (2.9) | 65 (97.1) | 0.193 |
| Parotid gland enlargement | 0 | 50 (100) | 0 | 67 (100) | - |
*denotes significance