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Comparison of study participants according to periodontal status [number (%)] between the caries free group and the group with caries (D ≠ 0)
| Variable | Caries free | Caries | p |
|---|---|---|---|
|
n Severity of periodontitis |
139 (13.9) | 855 (86.0) | |
| No | 30 (21.5) | 91 (10.6) | *0.001 |
| Mild | 3 (2.1) | 15 (1.7) | 0.730 |
| Moderate | 77 (55.4) | 498 (58.2) | 0.579 |
| Severe | 29 (20.8) | 251 (29.3) | *0.042 |
| Total periodontitis | 109 (78.4) | 764 (89.3) | *0.001 |
Data are presented as numbers (percentages)
*Chi-square test, p < 0.05
