Table 1. Demographic and clinical characteristics of studied subjects.
| Characteristics | Periodontitis (n=22) | Health (n=10) |
|---|---|---|
| Women (%) | 54.5 | 80.0 |
| Age (years±s.d.) | 42.5±3.3 | 34.1±5.5 |
| PD (mean±s.d.) | 3.0±0.7 | 1.5±0.1* |
| CAL (mean±s.d.) | 3.9±0.9 | 1.4±0.2§ |
| % sites with BoP (mean±s.d.) | 44.5±18.6 | 4.4±4.3* |
| % surfaces with plaque (mean±s.d.) | 82.4±9.6 | 16.1±13.4§ |
| Periodontal diagnosis | Chronic severe periodontitisa | Periodontal health |
Abbreviations: BoP, bleeding on probing; CAL, clinical attachment levels; PD, probing depths. CAL and PD were measured in mm and represent the mean for all sites in the oral cavity of studied subjects. *P<0.001, §P<0.0001.
a
Based on criteria defined by Page and Eke (2007).