Table 2 Factors associated with periodontal disease
Variables | Presence of Periodontal disease | Absence of Periodontal disease | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (μ ± SD)* | 37.75 ± 13.25 | 28.0 ± 9.36 | < 0.001 |
Gender n (%) | |||
Male | 15 (18.1) | 25 (30.1) | 0.298 |
Number of dental consultations n (%) | |||
Yes | 24 (28.9) | 38 (45.5) | 0.141 |
Tooth brushing frequency/day n (%) | |||
Once | 11 (13.3) | 16 (19.3) | 0.440 |
Twice | 23 (27.7) | 31 (37.3) | |
≥ Thrice | 02 (2.4) | 0 (0) | |
Accessory brushing methods | |||
Yes | 09 (10.8) | 23 (27.7) | 0.026 |