Variables Prevalence N Mean SILOC Caries experience Caries Present 266 10.9 ± 4.3 Caries Absent 243 8.8 ± 3.3 P value <0.001 Plaque experience Plaque Present 362 10.4 ± 4.2 Plaque Absent 147 8.9 ± 2.9 P value <0.001 Gingivitis Gingivitis Present 220 10.7 ± 4.4 Gingivitis Absent 289 9.4 ± 3.6 P value <0.001 Socio economic status Very low(5) 277 10.32 ± 4.16 Others(1-4) 232 9.52 ± 3.75 P value 0.02 Gender Male 307 10.4 ± 4.2 Female 202 9.3 ± 3.6 P value 0.005 Postponement of dental visit No 118 12.18 ± 4.33 Yes 391 9.29 ± 3.64 P value <0.001

p≤0.05: Significant

Table 3: Mean SILOC scores in relation to oral health status, ocioeconomic status, gender and history of ‘Postponement of dental visit’.