Table 2. | Distribution of patients with and without white spot lesion (WSL) depending on the associated risk factors |
| Factor |
In group number (%) with WSL |
Total number (%) of group |
Test and P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 6 (23) | 26 (100) |
Pearson Chi-Square (12.583), P < 0.001a |
| Male | 13 (68) | 19 (100) | ||
| Age | < 18 years | 15 (52) | 29 (100) |
Pearson Chi-Square (3.019), P > 0.05 |
| ≥ 18 years | 4 (25) | 16 (100) | ||
| Treatment length | < 24 years | 3 (20) | 15 (100) |
Fisher-Freeman-Halton Test (9.13), P < 0.05b |
| 24 - 36 months | 5 (33) | 15 (100) | ||
| > 36 months | 11 (73) | 15 (100) | ||
| OH level | Adequate | 3 (11) | 28 (100) |
Pearson Chi-Square = 30.16, P < 0.001a |
| Inadequate | 16 (94) | 17 (100) | ||
|
Use of fluoride supplements (with regards to treatment) |
None | 13 (93) | 14 (100) |
Fisher-Freeman-Halton Test (33.32), P < 0.001b |
| Before | 4 (80) | 5 (100) | ||
| During | 2 (17) | 12 (100) | ||
| Both | 0 (0) | 14 (100) | ||
|
Use of carbonated soft drinks and/ or fruit juices (times per week) |
1 | 3 (20) | 15 (100) |
Fisher-Freeman-Halton Test (13.72), P < 0.005b |
| 2 | 3 (25) | 12 (100) | ||
| 3 | 7 (58) | 12 (100) | ||
| ≥ 4 | 6 (100) | 6 (100) | ||
|
Use of sugary foods (times per week) |
1 | 4 (27) | 15 (100) |
Fisher-Freeman-Halton Test (13.57), P < 0.005b |
| 2 | 4 (33) | 12 (100) | ||
| 3 | 3 (30) | 10 (100) | ||
| ≥ 4 | 8 (100) | 8 (100) | ||
OH = oral hygiene.
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