Table 3

Comparison of the proportions of the two samples estimated to need orthodontic treatment (DHC)

Group/Grade
KAAU
PDP
Chi-Square
P-value





%
N
%
N



Little/No TX. (Gr.I&II)
18.2
89
9.4
24
37.389
0.000*
Border line (Gr.III)
11.8
58
15.7
40
3.306
0.069
Need TX. (Gr.IV&V)
70
342
74.9
190
34.429
0.000*
Total

489

254



* Significant at p < 0.001

Hassan Head & Face Medicine 2006 2:2   doi:10.1186/1746-160X-2-2