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Distribution of mean decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index/DMFT and Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs scores in patients with Down syndrome.
| Variables | Downs syndrome (Mean ± SD) |
|---|---|
| DMFT scores | 3.8 ± 2.52 |
| CPITN scores | 2.10 ± 1.14 |
| OHI score | 1.92 ± 0.63 |
CPITN = Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs; DMFT = decayed, missing, and filled teeth; OHI = Oral Hygiene Index; SD = standard deviation.
