Children and adolescents with ADHD (study group) (n = 34) | Children and adolescents without ADHD (control group) (n = 45) | P-value | |
---|---|---|---|
DMFS | 3.91 ± 9.17 | 1.98 ± 2.71 | 0.722 |
DMFT | 1.91 ± 3.02 | 1.44 ± 1.79 | 0.983 |
API | 51.9 ± 16.4% | 52.1 ± 16.7% | 0.980 |
Gingivitis | 3 (8.8%) | 7 (15.6%) | 0.502 |
Bruxism | 19 (55.9%) | 25 (55.6%) | 1.000 |
Orthodontic treatment: | |||
• ongoing | 2 (5.9%) | 8 (17.8%) | |
• needed | 4 (11.8%) | 2 (4.4%) | 0.182 |
• not needed | 28 (82.3%) | 35 (77.8%) | |
Tooth brushing | |||
• ≥ 2x/day | 30 (88.2%) | 40 (88.9%) | |
• 1x, only in the morning | 1 (2.9%) | 3 (6.7%) | 0.399 |
• 1x, only in the evening | 3 (8.8%) | 1 (2.2%) | |
• none | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.2%) | |
Fluoride-containing toothpaste used | |||
• 500 ppm | 1 (2.9%) | 1 (2.2%) | |
• 1000–1490 ppm | 32 (94.2%) | 42 (93.3%) | 0.971 |
• no answer | 1 (2.9%) | 2 (4.4%) | |
Knowledge of fluoride gel | |||
• yes | 18 (52.9%) | 25 (55.6%) | 0.824 |
• no | 16 (47.1%) | 20 (44.4%) | |
Usage of fluoride gel | |||
• yes | 3 (8.8%) | 8 (17.8%) | 0.335 |
• no | 31 (91.2%) | 37 (82.2%) |