Table 4.
Comparison of oral health status in between study and control group (mean number of teeth affected)
Parameter | Study group | Control group | P |
---|---|---|---|
Decayed teeth | 1.04 | 0.48 | 0.019* |
Filled teeth | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.033* |
Fixed dental prosthesis/crown abutment, veneer, implant | 0.38 | 0.09 | 0.008* |
Gingival bleeding | 1.27 | 0.64 | 0.021* |
LOA (36/37) | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.009* |
Pulp care and restoration required | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.007* |
P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. LOA: Loss of attachment