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Table 9 dmft, Care index (CI) and Restorative index (RI) in CLD and CNLD (n = 25 studies; 9 studies with dmft and standard deviations reported). Mixed learning disabilities subgroup. Studies where dmft data couldn’t be used are shown in learning disability subgroup tables, with reasons why, but are not included in calculations. All data were calculated from the primary data reported in Additional file 1: Appendix 2

From: Dental caries experience, care index and restorative index in children with learning disabilities and children without learning disabilities; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mixed Learning Disability Groups (primary teeth; n = 6 studies)

Study

Number of participants

Ages

dmft/deft data

CLD

CNLD

CLD dmft / deft (sd)

CNLD dmft / deft (sd)

CLD CI

CNLD CI

CLD RI

CNLD RI

Reason no DMFT data included

Bakry 2012 [64, 66]

33

53

3–13

    

0.05

0.04

No dmft/deft data

Forsberg 1985 [24]

100

103

3–11

2.00 (2.90)

3.30 (2.80)

     

Jokic 2007 [59]

80

80

3–17

      

No dmft/deft data

Moreina 2012 [28]

76

89

mean 8.9

      

No dmft/deft data

Palin 1982 [60]

58

58

9–10

      

No dmft/deft data

Pope 1991 [62]

50

95

3–18

      

No dmft/deft data

Subgroup Total

397

478

        

Mean (sd)

66.17 (±23.92)

79.67 (±20.24)

 

2.00

3.30

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