Table 2.

Mean and standard deviation of periodontal parameters regarding haemodialysis duration

Parameters	≤2 years (n=26) Mean±SD	3-5 years (n=57) Mean±SD	≥5 years (n=32) Mean±SD	Pvalue
PI	1.93±0.59	2.46±0.49	2.57±0.38	0.001
PPD(mm)	3.68±1.69	4.45±1.18	4.92±1.29	0.01
CAL(mm)	2.65±1.54	3.83±1.11	4.91±1.77	0.001
GI	1.62±0.72	2.68±0.32	2.38±0.46	0.001

PI; Plaque index,          PPD; Probing pocket depth,          CAL; Clinical attachment level,          GI; Gingival index