Research Article

Oral Health Status of the Elderly at Tonga, West Region, Cameroon

Table 5

Carious pathology according to the associated factors.

FeaturesCariesNo caries value

Brushing only in the morning92 (72.4)37 (66)0.001
Visible dental plaque24 (18.9)51 (91)0.5
Tobacco27 (21.3)16 (28.6)0.001
Alcohol48 (37.8)52 (92.8)0.11