Table 4 Oral pathologies of pupils in Yaounde (N = 650)
Oral pathologies | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Tooth decay | 392 | 60.3 | [56.4; 64.1] |
Periodontal diseases | 346 | 53.2 | [49.3; 57.1] |
Gingivitis | 215 | 33.1 | [27.2; 37.8] |
Parodontitis | 131 | 20.1 | [16.1;24.4] |
Cheilitis and lip ulcerations | 26 | 4.0 | [2.6;5.8] |
Glossitis | 15 | 2.3 | [1.3; 3.8] |
Hyposialia | 17 | 2.6 | [1.5;4.2] |
Traumatic lesions of the tooth | 67 | 10.3 | [8.1;12.9] |