Table 1.
Clinical parameters in the control group, in the group of patients ≤ 50 years of age and > 50 years of age and in all patients with chronic apical periodontitis (CAP), median (min- max)
| Control Group | Patients ≤ 50 years of age | Patients > 50 years of age | All patients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 20 | n = 20 | n = 23 | n = 43 | |
| Age, years | 40(32–50) | 41(32–50) | 63(58–69)* | 61(32–69)* |
| Sex (male, female) | 9 M, 11 F | 9 M, 11 F | 13 M, 10 F | 22 M, 21 F |
| BMI kg/m2 | 23(21–25) | 23(20–28) | 25(21–38)* | 24(20–38) |
| Hypertension | - | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Statin therapy | - | - | - | - |
P < 0.05-* vs control group