Table 3.
Mean dmft (decayed–missing–filled) in males and females for primary teeth
| Gender | Decayed | Missing | Filled | Mean dmft (±SD) | t test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p value | |||||
| Males | 4.27 (±3.72) | 0.58 (±1.75) | 0.86 (±1.59) | 5.71 (±3.78) | 0.77 NS |
| Females | 4.72 (±3.74) | 0.33 (±1.18) | 0.53 (±1.35) | 5.58 (±3.92) | |
| Total | 4.54 (±3.74) | 0.43 (±1.44) | 0.66 (±1.46) | 5.63 (±3.86) |
NS, not statistically significant