Table 2.
Gender distribution of numeral and size developmental dental anomaly
| Males (n = 2,000), N% | Females (n = 2,000), N% | Total (n = 4,000), N% | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number anomaly | ||||
| Hypodontia | 99 (4.9%) | 89 (4.4%) | 188 (4.7%) | 0.45 (NS) |
| Hyperdontia | 24 (1.2%) | 21 (1.05%) | 45 (1.125%) | 0.65 (NS) |
| Supernumerary root | 11 (0.5%) | 7 (0.3%) | 18 (0.4%) | 0.34 (NS) |
| Total numeral anomalies | 134 (6.7%) | 117 (5.8%) | 251 (6.27%) | 0.26 (NS) |
| Size anomaly | ||||
| Microdontia | 33 (1.6%) | 38 (1.9%) | 71 (1.8%) | 0.54 (NS) |
| Macrodontia | 0 | 1 (0.05%) | 1 (0.02%) | – |
| Short root | 6 (0.3%) | 2 (0.1%) | 8 (0.2%) | 0.15 (NS) |
| Total size anomalies | 39 (1.9%) | 41 (2.05%) | 80 (2%) | 0.82 (NS) |
Chi-square test