Table 3.
Correlation between the chronological age and dental age using Pearson’s correlation test
| Subjects | Variables | n | Mean±SD | r | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls | CA | 96 | 12.25±1.82 | 0.807** | 0.001 |
| DA | 96 | 11.98±1.74 | |||
| Boys | CA | 109 | 12.21±1.70 | 0.861** | 0.001 |
| DA | 109 | 12.40±2.17 | |||
| Overall | CA | 205 | 12.23±1.75 | 0.823** | 0.001 |
| DA | 205 | 12.20±1.99 |
**Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (two tailed). SD: Standard deviation, CA: Chronological age, DA: Dental age