Table 2. General characteristics of analyzed individuals.
| Variable | MI Group (n=31) | Control Group (n=17) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 22 (71.0%) | 11 (64.7%) |
| Female | 9 (29.0%) | 6 (35.3%) |
| Age | ||
| Age at sample collection | 46.9±6.9 (30-63 years)1 | 45.5±8.9 (28-63 years) |
| Age at MI event | 39.6±5.2 (30-49 years)1 | - |
| Risk Factors | ||
| Hypertension | 3 (9.7%) | - |
| Smoking | 8 (25.8%) | - |
| Oral Health Parameters (ICDAS) | ||
| Missing teeth | 8,3±5.8 (0-29 teeth)1 | 5.4±4.5 (0-17 teeth)1 |
| Sound teeth (ICDAS 0) | 20.0±6.4 (1-31 teeth)1 | 24.8±5.8 (11-32 teeth)1 |
| Teeth with enamel caries (ICDAS 1,2 e 3) | 2.5±2.3 (0-7 teeth)1 | 1.2±1.4 (0-4 teeth)1 |
| Teeth with dentin caries (ICDAS 4,5 e 6) | 1.1±1.8 (0-6 teeth)1 | 0.6±1.4 (0-5 teeth)1 |
1
Quantitative data: Expressed as mean±SD (range). MI: Myocardial infarction. ICDAS: International Caries Detection and Assessment System.