Table 5.
Comparison of oral hygiene habits between AA group and non-AA group
| Oral Hygiene Habits | AA (n = 169) | Non-AA (n = 156) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brushing methods | |||
| • Horizontal | 63 | 16 | 0.000* |
| • Vertical | 44 | 96 | 0.000* |
| • Mixed | 62 | 44 | 0.103 |
| Brushing frequency | 0.001* | ||
| • < 1 time/day | 82 | 47 | |
| • ≥ 1 time/day | 87 | 109 | |
| Brushing time | |||
| • < 1 min/time | 95 | 52 | 0.000* |
| • 1–3 min/time | 58 | 70 | 0.052 |
| • > 3 min/time | 16 | 34 | 0.002* |
| Brushing sites | 0.012* | ||
| • Every surface | 76 | 92 | |
| • Only facial surfaces | 93 | 64 | |
| Average lifespan of a toothbrush | 0.001* | ||
| • Three months | 30 | 54 | |
| • > Three months | 139 | 102 | |
| Flossing | 0.026* | ||
| • Yes | 6 | 15 | |
| • No | 163 | 141 | |
| Supra-gingival scaling | 0.000* | ||
| • ≥ 1 time/year | 9 | 28 | |
| • < 1 time/year | 160 | 128 | |
| Periodic dental examinations | 0.003* | ||
| • Yes | 15 | 32 | |
| • No | 154 | 124 | |
Independent t-test was performed; *: p < 0.05