TABLE 3. Distribution and prevalence of AP, ET and AP/ET by age group.
Age group | No. of Patients w/AP | No. of Teeth | Teeth w. AP (%)* | Teeth w. ET(%)* | Teeth w. AP/ET (%)** |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 - 29 | 11 | 509 | 19 (3.7%) | 27 (5.3%) | 13 (48.1%) |
30 - 39 | 23 | 1033 | 50 (4.8%) | 82 (7.9%) | 42 (51.2%) |
40 - 49 | 54 | 1994 | 114 (5.7%) | 226 (11.3%) | 90 (39.8%) |
50 - 59 | 27 | 964 | 63 (6.5%) | 124 (12.8%) | 54 (43.5%) |
≥ 60 | 20 | 508 | 50 (9.8%) | 94 (18.5%) | 36 (38.2%) |
Total | 135 | 5008 | 296 (5.9%) | 553 (11.0%) | 235 (42.5%) |
percent values apply to the number of teeth examined
percent values apply to the number of endodontically treated teeth