Table 6.
Assessment of oral bad habits.
| Patient group (N = 40) | Treatment group (N = 40) | Control group (N = 40) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue thrusting | 3.0 (7.5%) | 0.0 (0.0%) | 0.0 (0.0%) | 0.0461 |
| Lip sucking | 3.0 (7.5%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | 0.4341 |
| Lip biting | 2.0 (5.0%) | 1.0 (2.5%) | 0.0 (0.0%) | 0.3591 |
| Nail biting | 5.0 (12.5%) | 2.0 (5.0%) | 2.0 (5.0%) | 0.3391 |
| Bruxism | 9.0 (22.5%) | 5.0 (12.5%) | 2.0 (5.0%) | 0.0691 |
Pearson's Chi-squared test.