Table 1.
Caries intensity expressed by the DMFT index with DT, MT and FT components in the 12-year-olds according to gender (mean values ± standard deviations).
| Variables | Total (n = 118) | Boys (n = 61) | Girls (n = 57) | p Value 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT | 1.47 ± 1.9 | 1.21 ± 1.7 | 1.74 ± 2.07 | 0.24 |
| MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| FT | 0.12 ± 0.47 | 0.18 ± 0.59 | 0.05 ± 0.29 | 0.17 |
| DMFT | 1.58 ± 1.98 | 1.39 ± 1.86 | 1.79 ± 2.07 | 0.36 |
DT, Decayed tooth; MT, Missing tooth; F, Filled tooth; DMFT, the mean number of caries (D + M + F). 1 Mann–Whitney U Test: boys vs. girls.