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The risk of teeth out of contact to be obliterated or discolored
| No Contact | contact | X2 | P value | OR | CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulp Obliteration | ||||||
| (n) Normal pulp | 935 | 951 | 6.06 | 0.014 | - | - |
| (n) Obliterated Pulp | 176 | 132 | 1.153 | 1.036–1.283 | ||
| Tooth Discoloration | ||||||
| (n) Normal color | 794 | 1762 | 173 | 0.000 | - | - |
| (n) Discolored | 418 | 305 | 1.861 | 1.710–2.026 | ||
OR is the Odds ratio of teeth out of contact to be obliterated/discolored compared to those without contact
