Table 3.
PGE2 levels by risk of preterm delivery and periodontal diagnosis.
| Group | Periodontal diagnosis | Average PGE 2 (pg/ml) | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| High risk | Chronic gingivitis (n = 9) | 70.86 | 24.83 |
| Chronic periodontitis (n = 14) | 85.83 | 19.24 | |
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| Low risk | Healthy (n = 2) | 76.31 | 16.37 |
| Chronic gingivitis (n = 12) | 83.55 | 22.42 | |
| Chronic periodontitis (n = 9) | 98.83 | 25.29 | |