Table 3.
Relationships between periodontal disease variables and log-transformed CRP, γ′ fibrinogen, and total fibrinogen by univariate regression.
| Periodontal Disease Variable (n = 281) | Parameter Estimate | SE | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| γ′ Fibrinogen | Extent of PD ≥ 5mm | 0.002 | 0.002 | 0.383 |
| Extent of BOP | -0.002 | 0.002 | 0.266 | |
| # sites with gingivitis | 0.004 | 0.001 | 0.004 | |
| CRP | Extent of PD ≥ 5mm | 0.012 | 0.006 | 0.042 |
| Extent of BOP | 0.003 | 0.005 | 0.558 | |
| # of sites with gingivitis | -0.002 | 0.003 | 0.577 | |
| Total Fibrinogen | Extent of PD ≥ 5mm | 0.000 | 0.002 | 0.931 |
| Extent of BOP | -0.002 | 0.002 | 0.224 | |
| # of sites with gingivitis | 0.000 | 0.001 | 0.516 |