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Age-Adjusted Mean±SE Percent of Sites With Deep Pockets and Severe AL (Measures of Current and Cumulative Extent of Periodontal Disease, Respectively) in Relation to Tooth Loss
| Variable | 0 –9 Missing Teeth (n=190) | 10 –19 Missing Teeth (n=205) | 20 –31 Missing Teeth (n=167) | P for Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean periodontal sites investigated, n | 158±1.1 | 108±1.1 | 45±1.4 | |
| Sites with PD ≥5 mm, % | 8.3±1.2 | 12.2±1.2 | 14.8±1.3 | 0.0003 |
| Sites with AL ≥4 mm, % | 28.4±1.5 | 37.2±1.8 | 58.9±2.4 | <0.0001 |
