Table 1 Characteristic oral health in adolescents from 12 to 14 years from Mexico
From: Salivary parameters and oral health status amongst adolescents in Mexico
DMFT < 5n = 165 | DMFT ≥ 5n = 256 | Value p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 12.3 (±0.53) | 12.4 (±0.55) | 0.055a |
Sex | |||
Boys | 90 (54.6) | 108 (42.2) | 0.013b |
Girls | 75 (45.4) | 148 (57.8) | |
Toothbrushing frequency | |||
< 2 times a day | 119 (72.1) | 160 (62.5) | 0.042b |
≥ 2 times a day | 46 (27.9) | 96 (37.5) | |
Oral hygiene (OHI-S) | |||
Good hygiene | 33 (20.0) | 82 (32.0) | 0.007b |
Poor hygiene | 132 (80.0) | 174 (68.0) | |
Dental Calculus | |||
No | 111 (67.3) | 186 (72.7) | 0.237b |
Yes | 54 (32.7) | 70 (27.3) | |
Mother’s level of education | |||
Primary or less | 35 (21.2) | 60 (23.4) | 0.027b |
Secondary | 53 (32.1) | 109 (42.6) | |
Technical or University | 77 (46.7) | 87 (34.0) | |