Table 4 The frequency distribution of postpartum mothers according to their periodontal conditions and gestation age (nā=ā400)
Periodontal condition | Categories | Gestation age (weeks) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ā | Ā | 28 - 36 | ā„ 37 | Ā |
Bleeding gum | Yes | 51 (12.8) | 54 (13.5) | 0.921 |
| Ā | No | 143 (35.8) | 152 (38.0) | |
Pocket depth 4ā5Ā mm | Yes | 47 (11.8) | 57 (14.3) | 0.350 |
| Ā | No | 148 (37.0) | 148 (37.0) | |
Pocket depthāā„ā6Ā mm | Yes | 5 (1.3) | 9 (2.3) | 0.980 |
| Ā | No | 189 (47.3) | 197 (49.3) | |
Calculus with plaque deposits | Yes | 166 (41.5) | 178 (44.5) | 0.698 |
| Ā | No | 29 (7.3) | 29 (7.3) | |
Gingival recession | Yes | 14 (3.5) | 22 (5.5) | 0.155 |
| Ā | No | 181 (45.3) | 183 (45.8) | Ā |