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Table 4 Mean and percentage values of individuals according to their periodontal condition

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

 

SCD Group (n = 35)

Comparison Group (n = 37)

p value

Periodontal Condition

n (%)

n (%)

0.984**

 Healthy periodontium

1 (2.9)

1 (2.7)

 

 Gingival bleeding

12 (34.3)

12 (32.4)

 

 Dental calculus

22 (62.9)

24 (64.9)

 
  1. ** Chi-square test. p < 0.05