Table 2.
Comparisons of each parameter at baseline between the subjects with low oxidative status (≤380 CARR U) and high oxidative status (>380 CARR U).
| Variables | Plasma ROM Level (CARR U) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low oxidative status (N = 23) N (%) or Mean ± SD |
High oxidative status (N = 22) N (%) or Mean ± SD |
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| Gender | 0.608* | ||
| Male | 3 (13.0) | 1 (4.5) | |
| Female | 20 (87.0) | 21 (95.5) | |
| Age (years) | 57.6 ± 9.4 | 60.1 ± 11.0 | 0.418† |
| Teeth present (n) | 26.7 ± 3.0 | 23.2 ± 5.0 | 0.009† |
| PPD (mm) | 1.8 ± 0.3 | 1.8 ± 0.4 | 0.959† |
| CAL (mm) | 2.1 ± 0.4 | 3.0 ± 1.4 | 0.010† |
| Teeth with CAL ≥7 mm (n) | 0.4 ± 0.6 | 2.1 ± 4.0 | 0.053† |
| BOP (%) | 4.9 ± 4.3 | 4.2 ± 3.9 | 0.578† |
| PCR (%) | 17.0 ± 13.9 | 15.1 ± 13.2 | 0.640† |
| BAP (μmol/L) | 2350.9 ± 230.0 | 2411.6 ± 261.0 | 0.412† |
*Fisher's exact test. †Unpaired t-test.
N: number; SD: standard deviation; PPD: probing pocket depth; CAL: clinical attachment level; BOP: bleeding on probing; PCR: plaque control record; ROM: reactive oxygen metabolites; CARR U: Carratelli units; and BAP: biologic antioxidant potential.