Table 3 Comparison of TPI scores in thalassemic and normal children
From: Prevalence of malocclusion and assessment of treatment needs in β-thalassemia major children
TPI scores | Normal occlusion 0 (%) | Minor malocclusion 1–3.99 (%) | Definite malocclusion 4–6.99 (%) | Handicapping malocclusion 7–9.99 (%) | Severely handicapping malocclusion >10.0 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thalassemic children | 6 | 26 | 36 | 18 | 14 |
Normal children | 40 | 37 | 10 | 5 | 3 |