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Table 3 Means of dmft values in children assessed

From: Association between sickle cell disease and the oral health condition of children and adolescents

 

SCD Group (n = 23)

Comparison Group (n = 24)

p value

Dental Condition

mean ± DP

mean ± DP

 

 Decayed

1.3 ± 1.8

0.7 ± 1.12

0.039*

 Missing/Extracted

0.65 ± 1.23

0.12 ± 0.34

0.000*

 Filled

0.35 ± 0.8

0.2 ± 0.6

0.222*

 dmft

2.3 ± 2.6

0.88 ± 1.2

0.018*

  1. *Independent t-test; SD = standard deviation. Dmft - Mean of the components d (decayed), and m (extracted) and f (filled or restored) deciduous dentition. p < 0,05
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