Table I.
Sociodemographic data of the participants
| Parameter | Primary dentition (< 6 years) | Mixed dentition (7–11 years) | Permanent dentition (12–15 years) | Overall (3–15 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 5.3 ±0.9 | 8.3 ±1.7 | 13.2 ±1.3 | 8.5 ±2.7 |
| Mother’s age | 31.9 ±5.3 | 34.7 ±6 | 39.3 ±5.7 | 34.8 ±6.7 |
| Father’s age | 36.2 ±6.1 | 39.7 ±6.1 | 42.8 ±5.1 | 39.5 ±6.2 |
| Number of children | 2 ±0.9 | 2.7 ±1.3 | 3.3 ±1.3 | 2.6 ±1.3 |
| Number of previous dental visits of children | 3.2 ±3.2 | 7.2 ±29.1 | 5.4 ±8 | 6.1 ±23.6 |
| Children’s tooth brushing frequency per day | 1.8 ±0.7 | 1.7 ±0.8 | 1.9 ±1 | 1.7 ±0.8 |
| Mother’s tooth brushing frequency per day | 2.1 ±0.7 | 1.9 ±0.8 | 2.1 ±0.9 | 1.9 ±0.8 |
| Father’s tooth brushing frequency per day | 1.8 ±0.7 | 1.8 ±0.8 | 1.9 ±1 | 1.8 ±0.8 |
| Male, n (%) | 34 (56.7) | 103 (48.6) | 24 (47.1) | 162 (50.2) |
| Female, n (%) | 26 (43.3) | 109 (51.4) | 27 (52.9) | 161 (49.8) |