Table 2 Comparison of adolescents dental caries disease and treatment experience (DMFT) by place of residence
Adolescents: urban localities (n = 200) | Adolescents: rural localities (n = 303) | z | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Decayed teeth (DT) | ||||
Mean (sd) | 0.30 (0.62) | 0.86 (1.49) | −4.86 | <0.001 |
Missing teeth (MT) | ||||
Mean (sd) | 0.05 (0.24) | 0.20 (0.68) | −2.52 | <0.05 |
Filled teeth (FT) | ||||
Mean (sd) | 1.81 (2.36) | 2.10 (2.47) | −1.61 | 0.11 |
Dental caries disease and treatment experience | ||||
(DMFT) | ||||
Mean (sd) | 2.16 (2.69) | 3.17 (3.52) | −3.34 | <0.001 |