[Table/Fig-4]:
Intragroup comparison (Group I) of clinical parameters.
| Parameters | Groups | N | Mean | SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI | Group I A | 15 | 2.33 | 0.33 | 0.001 |
| Group I B | 15 | 1.38 | 0.48 | ||
| GI | Group I A | 15 | 1.91 | 0.34 | 0.002 |
| Group I B | 15 | 1.26 | 0.42 | ||
| PD | Group I A | 15 | 6.87 | 1.19 | 0.403 |
| Group I B | 15 | 6.53 | 1.06 | ||
| CAL | Group I A | 15 | 6.53 | 1.06 | 0.022 |
| Group I B | 15 | 5.80 | 1.15 |
Paired t-test. used for statistical analysis.
* Clinical parameters- PI-Plaque index, GI-Gingival index, PD- Probing depth, CAL-Clinical attachment levels
† Group I A – Just diagnosed patients with RA and Group I B – RA patients on medication for more than three months
†SD- Standard deviation
§ N-Number of patients