Table 4 DMFT, DMFT of the first molar and significant caries index by age and residence
From: Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among 12 years old students in Eritrea
Score | Gender | Residence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | Female | Urban | Rural | Mean score ± SD | |
DMFT \( \left(\overline{x}\pm \mathrm{SD}\right) \) | 2.43 (2.14) | 2.56 (2.27) | 2.82 (2.4) | 2.34(2.1) | 2.50(2.21) |
P value | 0.738 | 0.05 | |||
First molar DMFT | 1.50 (1.41) | 1.58 (1.3) | 1.72 (1.35) | 1.46 (1.37) | 1.55(1.36) |
P value | 0.386 | 0.697 | |||
Significant caries index | 5.07 (1.76) | 4.91 (2) | 5.73 (2.097) | 4.66 (1.74) | 4.97 (1.9) |
P value | 0.948 | 0.012 | |||