TABLE 2.
Overall distribution of OHAT scores in the CI and non‐CI group
| Category | CI (N = 412) N (%) | Non‐CI (N = 245) N (%) | ALL N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 Healthy moutha | 281 (68.2) | 199 (81.2) | 480 (73.1) |
| 4–8 Changing mouthbb | 122 (29.6) | 43 (17.6) | 165 (25.1) |
| >9 Unhealthy mouthcc | 9 (2.2) | 3 (1.2) | 12 (0.8) |
| p‐Value | .0013 | ||
a
Healthy mouth: maintained by usual care only.
b
Changing mouth: observation and monitoring are required.
c
Unhealthy mouth: care required and professional dental appointments should be arranged.