Table 7.
Comparison of the study population based on different tobacco habits with periodontal status (CPI)
| Periodontal Status | Habit | Mean | Std. deviation | F | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of teeth with pocket | Non-user (n=144) | 0.74 | 1.57 | 78.9877 | <0.001* |
| Smokers (n=92) | 2.11 | 1.71 | |||
| Smokeless (n=356) | 3.37 | 1.86 | |||
| Dual-user (n=208) | 2.68 | 1.72 |
One way ANOVA. *P≤0.05 is statistically significant