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Table 2 Incidence density for caries* (per 1,000 exposed surfaces-month) according to gender and caries experience at deciduous dentition (dmft) in the control and test units

From: Effectiveness of the bucco-lingual technique within a school-based supervised toothbrushing program on preventing caries: a randomized controlled trial

 

Total

Control†

Test††

Gender

   

   Female

11.3 [8.7 - 13.7]

10.4 [6.7 - 14.1]

11.8 [8.4 - 15.3]

   Male

9.0 [6.6 - 11.4]

12.0 [8.3 - 15.6]

5.7 [3.0 - 8.4]

Dmft

   

   = 0

6.1 [4.1 - 8.1]

6.6 [4.0 - 9.3]

5.6 [2.8 - 8.4]

   > 0

14.4 [11.6 - 17.1]

16.1 [11.9 - 20.2]

13.0 [9.4 - 16.5]

Total

10.2 [8.5 - 12.0]

11.2 [8.6 - 13.8]

9.4 [7.0 - 11.7]

  1. Confidence interval and point estimates. São Vicente, SP, Brazil.
  2. * Enamel + dentin lesions; † Oral health education + daily toothbrushing with fluoride dentifrice + supervised toothbrushing program with fluoride dentifrice (1,100 μgF/g) four times per year;
  3. †† Conventional + professional cross-brushing five times per year.
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