Table 3 Frequency of oral conditions perceived to have caused overall oral impact (n = 133)
From: Oral health-related quality of life among 11–12 year old indigenous children in Malaysia
Oral Conditions | Oral conditions perceived to have caused overall impact, n (%) |
|---|---|
Toothache | 75 (56.4) |
Sensitive tooth | 67 (50.4) |
Tooth decay/ Hole in the tooth | 44 (33.1) |
Loose primary tooth | 44 (33.1) |
Spacing between teeth | 23 (17.3) |
Fractured tooth | 70 (52.6) |
Colour of teeth | 64 (48.1) |
Shape or size of teeth | 32 (24.1) |
Position of teeth | 31 (23.3) |
Bleeding gum | 88 (66.2) |
Swollen gum | 29 (21.8) |
Plaque and/or calculus | 69 (51.9) |
Ulcer | 40 (30.1) |
Bad breath | 58 (43.6) |
Cleft lip/ cleft palate | 6 (4.5) |
Erupting permanent tooth | 69 (51.9) |
Missing permanent tooth | 10 (7.5) |