Table 4 Comparisons of mean DAI scores of study participants (N = 495)
Variables | Mean DAI score | SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Dental caries | |||
 Caries present (n = 74) | 21.04 | 5.25 | 0.507 |
 Caries absent (n = 421) | 20.66 | 4.44 |  |
Oral hygiene | |||
 Good oral hygiene (n = 195) | 20.95 | 4.24 | 0.349 |
 Fair/Poor oral hygiene (n = 300) | 20.56 | 4.76 |  |
Gingivitis | |||
 Mild gingivitis (n = 361) | 20.21 | 3.83 | 0.001 |
 Moderate/Severe gingivitis (n = 134) | 22.06 | 5.92 |  |