Table 3.
Clinical characteristics of the study group according to presence or absence of periodontal disease.
| Parameter | With PD (n = 46) | Without PD (n = 24) | P * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 49.2 ± 16.6 | 40.8 ± 13.8 | 0.02 |
| Sex (% males) | 48% | 29% | 0.13 |
| BMI | 23.6 ± 3.4 | 22.1 ± 6.4 | 0.3 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 2.7 ± 1.1 | 2.5 ± 1.6 | 0.5 |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) | 27 ± 10.4 | 31.8 ± 11 | 0.04 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 10.7 ± 2.1 | 11.2 ± 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Serum albumin (g/dL) | 3.7 ± 0.6 | 3.6 ± 0.6 | 0.5 |
*Patients with PD versus without PD.
eGFR: estimated glomerular filtration rate; Hb: haemoglobin; PD: periodontal disease.