Research Article

Tooth Decay in Alcohol Abusers Compared to Alcohol and Drug Abusers

Table 2

Remaining teeth and caries status by group.

Variable Mean (SD)Alcohol Only ( )Alcohol + Drug Use ( )

Total Teeth Present23.24 (6.63)26.17 (4.59)<.001
Decayed0.95 (1.71)1.31 (2.50).032
Missing8.75 (6.64)5.81 (4.59)<.001
Filled8.09 (5.52)8.53 (5.30).30
DMFT17.79 (6.87)15.67 (6.65)<.001