Table 5 Oral hygiene, access to dental care and dry mouth sensation in diabetic patients and controls
From: Salivary profile in diabetic patients: biochemical and immunological evaluation
Diabetic f (%)a | Control f (%)a | p valueb | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of tooth brushing | |||
1–2 | 52 | 10 | <0.0001 |
3–4 | 48 | 90 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | |
Use of dental floss | |||
Yes | 22 | 67 | <0.0001 |
No | 78 | 33 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | |
Last dental visit | |||
1 year | 23 | 61 | <0.0001 |
2–3 years | 77 | 38 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | |
Dry mouth sensation | |||
Yes | 63 | 5 | <0.0001 |
No | 37 | 95 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | |