Table 1 Comparison of pregnant women in the study groups regarding personal background, oral health practices, and oral health indicators
|  | Papacarie-Duo n = 82 | ART n = 80 |
|---|---|---|
Age mean (SD) | 27.1 (2.82) | 26.3 (3.18) |
Education n (%) | ||
 Primary education | 12 (14.6%) | 9 (11.3%) |
 Secondary education | 48 (58.5%) | 51 (63.8%) |
 Higher education | 22 (26.8%) | 20 (25%) |
Brushing frequency n (%) | ||
 Less than once per day | 38 (46.3%) | 46 (57.5%) |
 At least once per day | 44 (53.7%) | 34 (42.5%) |
Last Dental visit n (%) | ||
 Within the last year | 39 (47.6%) | 46 (57.5%) |
 More than 1 year, less than 5 years | 38 (46.3%) | 32 (40%) |
 More than 5 years | 5 (6.1%) | 2 (2.5%) |
Trimester n (%) | ||
 First trimester n (%) | 29 (35.4%) | 21 (26.3%) |
 Second trimester n (%) | 53 (64.6%) | 59 (73.8%) |
Diet | ||
 Sweets/candies | ||
  At least daily | 45 (54.9%) | 48 (60%) |
  Less than daily | 37 (45.1%) | 32 (40%) |
Tea with sugar | ||
 At least daily | 61 (74.4%) | 54 (67.5%) |
 Less than daily | 21 (25.6%) | 26 (32.5%) |
 Fruits | ||
  At least daily | 30 (36.6%) | 29 (36.3%) |
  Less than daily | 52 (63.4%) | 51 (63.8%) |
No. of decayed teeth mean (SD) | 2.91 (0.86) | 2.71 (0.92) |
Gingival Index mean (SD) | 1.54 (0.32) | 1.43 (0.29) |
Plaque Index mean (SD) | 1.69 (0.34) | 1.65 (0.29) |
Type of cavities n (%) | ||
 One-surface cavities | 45 (54.9%) | 41 (51.3%) |
 Multi-surfaces cavities | 37 (45.1%) | 39 (48.8%) |