Table 2.
Developmental defects of tooth enamel in children born preterm and at full term.
| PT + FT | PT | FT | P value | OR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children with DDE | Number (%) | 29 (27) | 23 (44) | 6 (11) | p < 0.00 | 6.47 |
| Children with DDE in front teeth | Number (%) | 19 (17.8) | 17 (32.7) | 2 (3.6) | p < 0.00 | 12.87 |
| Children with DDE in molars | Number (%) | 16 (15) | 10 (19) | 6 (11) | p < 0.40 | |
| Number of teeth with DDE | Mean ± S.D | 0.69 ± 1.64 | 1.13 ± 2.03 | 0.27 ± 1.00 | p < 0.00 | |
| Number of front teeth with DDE | Mean ± S.D | 0.4 ± 1.10 | 0.75 ± 1.46 | 0.07 ± 0.37 | p < 0.00 | |
| Number of molar teeth with DDE | Mean ± S.D | 0.15 ± 0.36 | 0.2 ± 0.40 | 0.1 ± 0.31 | p > 0.80 |
PT, preterm; FT, full term; DDE, developmental defects of enamel; OR, odds ratio.