Table 1.
Characteristics of the study groups
| Parameters | Test group | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 38 | 38 |
| Gender (male:female) | 26:12 | 28:10 |
| Age in years (all patients) | 58.4 ± 7.3 years | 57.2 ± 5.2 years |
| Age of males in years | 61.2 ± 4.3 years | 62.4 ± 5.1 years |
| Age of females in years | 56.1 ± 2.9 years | 55.7 ± 4.1 years |
| Periodontal parameters | ||
| Plaque index | 2.7 ± 0.3 | 2.8 ± 0.2 |
| Gingival index | 3.02 ± 0.2 | 2.9 ± 0.05 |
| Probing depth | 4.2 ± 0.07 mm | 4.3 ± 0.02 mm |
| Clinical attachment loss | 6.1 ± 0.2 mm | 5.9 ± 0.03 mm |
| Marginal bone loss (mesial surface) | 4.7 ± 0.06 mm | 4.6 ± 0.03 mm |
| Marginal bone loss (distal surface) | 4.6 ± 0.04 mm | 4.5 ± 0.05 mm |
| Number of missing teeth | 16.2 ± 2.5 teeth | 16.6 ± 1.6 teeth |
| Family history of periodontal diseases | ||
| Yes | 15 (37.5%) | 18 (47.4%) |
| No | 5 (13.2%) | 10 (26.3%) |
| I don’t know | 15 (49.3%) | 10 (26.3%) |
| Allergies to antibiotics (penicillin) | None | None |
| Allergies to NSAIDs | None | None |
NSAIDs: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.