Comparison of DMFT and PCR scores in relation to periodontal status in parents.

<p>(A): Distribution of DMFT and PCR scores among periodontal classification types. (B): DMFT and PCR score distribution in relation to PerioCheck® status. ^aSignificantly different (p<0.05) from periodontal classification Type I based on analysis of variance and Scheffe’s test. ^bSignificantly different (p<0.05) based on Student’s <i>t</i> test. Abbreviations: DMFT, decay and the number of missing or filled teeth; PCR, plaque control records.