Table 2 Relationship between oral Candida colonization and oral hygiene status
From: Oral Candidal carriage and associated risk indicators among adults in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
Carriage of Candida (n = 45) | p-value | Mean CFU (±SD) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daily teeth brushing | ||||
Irregular (intermittent) | 12 (26.7%) | 0.70 | 538 ± 202 | 0.93 |
Once | 14 (31.1%) | 770 ± 1786 | ||
Twice | 19 (42.3%) | 798 ± 2905 | ||
Daily usage of mouth wash | ||||
Irregular (intermittent) | 24 (53.3%) | 0.46 | 882 ± 2630 | 0.82 |
Once | 8 (17.8%) | 720 ± 1008 | ||
Twice | 6 (13.3%) | 71 ± 104 | ||
More than twice | 7 (15.6%) | 377 ± 937 | ||
History of dental caries | ||||
Yes | 28 (62.2%) | 0.19 | 823 ± 2467 | 0.16 |
No | 17 (37.8) | 409 ± 763 | ||
Plaque Index (PI)a | ||||
Very good | 10 (22.2%) | 0.85 | 352 ± 111 | 0.01 |
Good | 24 (53.3%) | 563 ± 293 | ||
Poor | 8 (17.8%) | 470 ± 166 | ||
Very poor | 3 (6.7%) | 6480 ± 3741 | ||
Gingival Index (GI)b | ||||
No inflammation | 15 (33.3%) | 0.11 | 129 ± 240 | 0.01 |
Mild inflammation | 23 (51.1%) | 586 ± 1470 | ||
Moderate inflammation | 4 (8.9%) | 499 ± 600 | ||
Severe inflammation | 3 (6.7%) | 4197 ± 6480 | ||
Decayed, Missing, and Filled Index (DMFT)c | ||||
No Caries | 5 (11.1%) | 0.09 | 230 ± 337 | 0.40 |
D-component (Decayed teeth) | 26 (57.8%) | 539 ± 1386 | ||
M-component (Missed teeth due to caries) | 7 (15.6%) | 1841 ± 4354 | ||
F-component (Filled teeth due to caries) | 7 (15.6%) | 277 ± 430 | ||