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Oral health status of COPD and control cases.
| Variables | COPD cases (n = 112) | Control cases (n = 100) | p < 0.05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral hygiene simplified index (OHIS) | 1.82 (fair) | 1.26 (fair) | NS |
| Decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) | 8.26 | 4.6 | <0.001 |
| Significant caries index (SiC) | 16.42 | 10.25 | <0.001 |
NS: not significant.
