Table 7.
DPSI scores of UC patients (n = 74) compared to the control group (n = 74). DPSI scores 0, 1, and 2 were combined because these categories indicate no clinical attachment loss. The DPSI scores and the percentage of edentulism in each sextant was compared using Chi-square tests
| DPSI | ≤ 2 | 3− | 3+ | 4 | p-value | Edentulous | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st sextant control | 25 (34%) | 18 (24%) | 8 (11%) | 15 (20%) | 0.245 | 8 (11%) | 0.797 |
| 1st sextant UC | 30 (41%) | 14 (19%) | 2 (3%) | 19 (26%) | 9 (12%) | ||
| 2nd sextant control | 46 (62%) | 12 (16%) | 7 (10%) | 5 (7%) | 0.398 | 4 (5%) | 0.147 |
| 2nd sextant UC | 48 (65%) | 10 (14%) | 1 (1%) | 6 (8%) | 9 (12%) | ||
| 3rd sextant control | 29 (39%) | 16 (22%) | 8 (11%) | 14 (19%) | 0.659 | 7 (10%) | 0.439 |
| 3rd sextant UC | 30 (41%) | 20 (27%) | 5 (7%) | 9 (12%) | 10 (14%) | ||
| 4th sextant control | 35 (47%) | 16 (22%) | 9 (12%) | 12 (16%) | 0.492 | 2 (3%) | 0.085 |
| 4th sextant UC | 29 (39%) | 21 (28%) | 4 (5%) | 13 (18%) | 7 (10%) | ||
| 5th sextant control | 55 (74%) | 5 (7%) | 7 (10%) | 6 (8%) | 0.149 | 1 (1%) | 0.172 |
| 5th sextant UC | 53 (72%) | 10 (14%) | 1 (1%) | 6 (8%) | 4 (5%) | ||
| 6th sextant control | 39 (53%) | 13 (18%) | 2 (3%) | 18 (24%) | 0.511 | 2 (3%) | 0.085 |
| 6th sextant UC | 31 (42%) | 18 (24%) | 4 (5%) | 14 (19%) | 7 (10%) |