Table 4.
Frequency and Percentage of patients receiving each type of treatment at the first appointment (N = 102)
| Treatment Received | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| First check up | 83 | 81.4 |
| Limited first appointment, checking for specific problem | 11 | 10.8 |
| Removal of Pain | 11 | 10.8 |
| One or more X-rays | 54 | 52.9 |
| Pulp testing | 24 | 23.5 |
| Scale and Clean | 38 | 37.3 |
| Scale and Clean under gums, requiring LA | 4 | 3.9 |
| Varnish to reduce tooth sensitivity | 4 | 3.9 |
| Fluoride Varnish | 5 | 4.9 |
| Denture Appointment | 4 | 3.9 |
| Treating Gum disease | 1 | 1 |
| Extraction of tooth | 6 | 5.9 |
| Beginning RCT | 3 | 2.9 |
| Tooth coloured filling | 10 | 9.8 |
| Metal Filling | 3 | 2.9 |