Table 4.
Oral health situation between the two groups, significance level: p < 0.05.
| Parameter | HTx (n = 112) | HI (n = 89) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMF-T (mv ± sd) | 16.93 ± 7.52 | 17.78 ± 7.06 | 0.46 | |
| D-T (mv ± sd) | 0.26 ± 0.74 | 0.28 ± 0.75 | 0.88 | |
| M-T (mv ± sd) | 8.41 ± 8.88 | 8.94 ± 9.22 | 0.68 | |
| F-T (mv ± sd) | 8.26 ± 5.54 | 8.55 ± 5.66 | 0.75 | |
| Gingival overgrowth % (n) | 6% (7) | 0 | <0.01 | |
| Perio-dontitis % (n) | no/mild | 21.4% (24) | 22.5% (20) | 0.28 |
| moderate | 50.9% (57) | 40.4% (36) | ||
| severe | 27.7% (31) | 37.1% (33) | ||
| dental treatment need % (n) | 15.2% (17) | 15.7% (14) | 0.99 | |
| periodontal treatment need % (n) | 79.5% (89) | 87.6% (78) | 0.14 | |
| overall treatment need % (n) | 80.4% (90) | 87.6% (78) | 0.18 | |
HTx: heart transplantation, HI: heart insufficiency, mv: mean value, sd: standard deviation; significant values (p < 0.05) are highlighted in bold.