Table 1.
Comparison of demographic variables and oral hygiene habits between groups.
| Characteristics | CL (n = 9) | FL (n = 14) | CH (n = 11) | FH (n = 6) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency of tooth brushing | 0.75 | ||||
| <2 time a day | 4 | 9 | 7 | 3 | |
| ≥2 time a day | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| Toothpaste containing fluoride or not | 0.12 | ||||
| Yes | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | |
| No | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Floss or not | 0.32 | ||||
| Yes | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| No | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | |
| Plaque index | 0.91 | ||||
| 1–2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | |
| 0–1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| BMI status (kg/m2) | 16.96 ± 1.29 | 18.86 ± 2.4 | 19.69 ± 5.9 | 17.44 ± 1.26 | |
| Free sugar consumption (g/day) | 27.28 ± 20.67 | 33.85 ± 23.33 | 221.77 ± 113.87 | 246.74 ± 261.83 |