Distribution of oral hygiene status
| Variables | Control group (N=47) | Intervention group (N=50) | Total (N=97) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental plague | 0.028 | |||
| Mild | 12 (25.5) | 9 (18.0) | 15 (15.5) | |
| Moderate | 13 (27.7) | 13 (26.0) | 32 (33.0) | |
| Severe | 22 (46.8) | 28 (56.0) | 50 (51.5) | |
| Tongue coating | 0.078 | |||
| Mild | 14 (29.8) | 6 (12.0) | 20 (20.6) | |
| Moderate | 14 (29.8) | 22 (44.0) | 36 (37.1) | |
| Severe | 19 (40.4) | 22 (44.0) | 41 (42.3) | |
| Denture contamination | 0.018 | |||
| Mild | 11 (23.4) | 9 (18.0) | 13 (13.4) | |
| Moderate | 18 (38.3) | 15 (30.0) | 40 (41.2) | |
| Severe | 18 (38.3) | 26 (52.0) | 44 (45.4) |
