Table 4 Clinical Characteristics of Oral Health Self-Care Behavior in LDS
Oral Health Self-Care Behavior Questions | Total LDS (N = 32) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% subjects (n) | OHIP-14 Mean ± SD | P-Value | |
aDo you receive regular dental care? | ns | ||
Yes | 81.25 (26) | 5.35 ± 5.34 | |
No | 18.75 (6) | 8.00 ± 8.10 | |
aReason to visit the dentist | ns | ||
Check-up, orthodontic treatment or cleaning | 75.00 (24) | 4.92 ± 4.90 | |
Acute problem (Infection, Extraction, Filling) | 25.00 (8) | 8.63 ± 7.93 | |
bOverall, how would you rate your hygiene routine (regular tooth brushing, flossing, and your home oral mouth rinse)? | ns | ||
Poor | 6.25 (2) | 8.00 ± 9.90 | |
Fair | 18.75 (6) | 8.33 ± 5.28 | |
Good | 37.5 (12) | 5.92 ± 6.04 | |
Very Good | 28.12 (9) | 5.44 ± 6.09 | |
Excellent | 9.38 (3) | 0.33 ± 0.58 | |
bOverall, how would you rate the health of your teeth and gums? (Oral health status) | < 0.0001 | ||
Poor | 15.63 (5) | 13.20 ± 4.49 | |
Fair | 18.75 (6) | 8.83 ± 4.71 | |
Good | 34.38 (11) | 5.00 ± 5.59 | |
Very Good | 25.00 (8) | 1.63 ± 1.99 | |
Excellent | 6.25 (2) | 0 ± 0 | |