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Table 2 Frequency distribution of oral conditions by age groups

From: Common oral conditions and correlates: an oral health survey in Kwara State Nigeria

Oral condition

n = 50

5–6 years (%)

n = 50

12 years (%)

n = 50

35–44 years

N = 150

Total (%)

p value

Plaque

39 (78.0)

43 (86.0)

18 (36.0)

100 (66.0)

0.0001

Calculus

34 (68.0)

43 (86.0)

22 (44.0)

99 (66.0)

0.0001

Gingivitis

11 (22.0)

23 (46.0)

11 (22.0)

45 (30.0)

0.0100

Enamel wear

6 (12.0)

4 (8.0)

13 (26.0)

23 (15.0)

0.0320

Decayed teeth

7 (14.0)

2 (4.0)

11 (22.0)

20 (13.0)

0.2690

Trauma

2 (4.0)

2 (4.0)

4 (6.0)

8 (5.0)

Not valid

Periodontitis

0 (0.0)

0 (0.0)

3 (6.0)

3 (2.0)

Not valid

Unclassified swelling

0 (0.0)

0 (0.0)

2 (4.0)

2 (1.0)

Not valid