Table 2.
Clinical data of the two patient groups [n (%)].
| Factor | Group A (n = 68) | Group B (n = 62) | χ2/t value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.542 | 0.462 | ||
| Male | 34 (50.00) | 35 (56.45) | ||
| Female | 34 (50.00) | 27 (43.55) | ||
| Age (years) | 39.5 ± 4.9 | 41.2 ± 5.1 | 1.938 | 0.055 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.44 ± 1.84 | 23.15 ± 2.01 | 0.859 | 0.392 |
| Tooth position | 1.520 | 0.468 | ||
| Front teeth | 8 (11.77) | 12 (19.35) | ||
| Dentes premolares | 20 (29.41) | 18 (29.04) | ||
| Grinding of one's teeth in sleep | 40 (58.82) | 32 (51.61) | ||
| Pulp condition | 0.379 | 0.538 | ||
| Vital pulp | 26 (38.24) | 27 (43.55) | ||
| Dead pulp | 42 (61.76) | 35 (56.45) | ||
| History of hypertension | 0.560 | 0.454 | ||
| Yes | 12 (17.65) | 8 (12.90) | ||
| No | 56 (82.35) | 54 (87.10) | ||
| Heart disease history | 2.134 | 0.144 | ||
| Yes | 7 (10.29) | 12 (19.35) | ||
| No | 61 (89.71) | 50 (80.65) | ||
| Diabetes history | 0.837 | 0.360 | ||
| Yes | 13 (19.12) | 16 (25.81) | ||
| No | 55 (80.88) | 46 (74.19) | ||
| Domicile | 0.001 | 0.973 | ||
| City | 55 (80.88) | 50 (80.65) | ||
| Village | 13 (19.12) | 12 (19.35) | ||
| Smoking history | 0.075 | 0.785 | ||
| Yes | 40 (58.82) | 35 (56.45) | ||
| No | 28 (41.18) | 27 (43.55) | ||
| History of alcoholism | 0.355 | 0.551 | ||
| Yes | 5 (7.35) | 3 (4.84) | ||
| No | 63 (92.65) | 59 (95.16) |
Note: BMI, Body mass index.