Table 1.
Analysis of evaluated clinical conditions. Forty-eight volunteers were examined to determine the presence of specific clinical conditions. Of these, only eight did not present any clinical condition. Of the remaining 40 volunteers, the majority presented an association of two or more clinical conditions.
| Clinical condition | % volunteer a | % Halitosis b | % Additional clinical conditions c | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible dental biofilm | 52.1% | 80% | 88% | 25 |
| Halitosis | 66.7% | N/A | 96.9% | 32 |
| Calculus | 29.2% | 71.4% | 92.9% | 14 |
| Tongue Coating | 37.5% | 83.3% | 72.2% | 18 |
| Gingivitis | 56.3% | 81.5% | 96.3% | 27 |
| Caries | 6.3% | 66.7% | 100% | 3 |
| Periodontitis | 4.2% | 50% | 100% | 2 |
| No clinical condition |
16.7% |
12.5% |
N/A |
8 |
| Total of volunteers | 48 | |||
N total number of volunteers presenting clinical condition.
a
Percentage of the volunteers presenting the specified clinical condition.
b
Percentage of the volunteers with the specific condition that presented halitosis.
c
Percentage of volunteers that presented additional clinical conditions.