Table 4. Association Between Malocclusion and Different Medical Conditions for 3,019 Orthodontic (Malocclusion) Patients From the BigMouth Dental Data Repository [67].
| Medical conditions (variable) | Chi-square value | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep apnea | 0.7728 | 0.379 |
| GI disorders | 12.7649 | 0.000** |
| Lymphoma | 2.6326 | 0.105 |
| General dental problems | 0.0169 | 0.896 |
| Loose broken or missing filling | 2.2985 | 0.129 |
| Bruxism | 0.2680 | 0.605 |
| Cleft lip and palate | 0.8272 | 0.363 |
| Hypertension | 26.8761 | 0.000** |
| Headache | 311.1025 | 0.000** |
| Vision problems | 2.9614 | 0.085 |
| Functional pain/discomfort of oral cavity | 318.2418 | 0.000** |
| Active tuberculosis | 91.6427 | 0.000** |
**Statistical significance.