Table 2.
Sample distribution of filled and sound teeth (FS-T) by social gradient and oral health behaviours.
| 3–23 FS-T n (%) | 24–25 FS-T n (%) | 26–27 FS-T n (%) | 28 FS-T n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational level | ||||
| Primary school | 18 (3.75) | 21 (4.37) | 20 (4.17) | 27 (5.62) |
| Secondary school | 29 (6.04) | 32 (6.67) | 77 (16.04) | 89 (18.54) |
| University degree | 16 (3.34) | 19 (3.95) | 40 (8.34) | 92 (19.17) |
| χ2(6) = 25.70, p < 0.01 | ||||
| Smoking status | ||||
| Nonsmoker | 36 (7.50) | 47 (9.80) | 99 (20.62) | 170 (35.41) |
| Smoker | 27 (5.62) | 25 (5.21) | 38 (7.92) | 38 (7.92) |
| Χ2(3) = 18.41, p < 0.01 | ||||
| Frequency of tooth brushing | ||||
| Less than 2 times/day | 37 (7.70) | 31 (6.45) | 53 (11.04) | 68 (14.17) |
| More than 2 times/day | 26 (5.41) | 41 (8.54) | 84 (17.50) | 140 (29.17) |
| χ2(3) = 14.21, p < 0.01 | ||||
Note: Only statistically significant associations are reported.