Table 2 Differences compared in stimulated salivary flow rate, DMFT index, plaque index, and gingival index between groups based on metabolic control
From: Association between metabolic control and oral health in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Variable | Rank sum of HbA1c < 7.5% | Rank sum of HbA1c > 7.5% | HbA1c < 7.5% (N = 34) Mean ± SD | HbA1c > 7.5% (N = 46) Mean ± SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stimulated salivary flow rate | 1562.50 | 1677.50 | 0.89 ± 0.16 | 0.83 ± 0.16 | p > 0.05 |
DMFT index | 970.50 | 2269.50 | 4.74 ± 1.80 | 7.91 ± 3.94 | p < 0.001 |
Plaque index (PI) | 797.50 | 2442.50 | 1.78 ± 0.36 | 2.23 ± 0.28 | p < 0.001 |
Gingival index (GI) | 889.00 | 2351.00 | 0.79 ± 0.58 | 1.46 ± 0.50 | p < 0.001 |