Table 5.
Periodontal complaints and anti-P. gingivalis levels in ACPA-positive participants divided by clinically suspect arthralgia characteristics
| N = 177 | Clinically suspect arthralgia (N = 75) | No-clinically suspect arthralgia (N = 102) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signs of periodontitis | ||||
| Roots of teeth visible, n (%) | 39 (22.0) | 22 (29.3) | 17 (16.7) | 0.05 |
| Loose teeth, n (%) | 7 (3.9) | 2 (2.6) | 5 (4.7) | 0.45 |
| Easily bleeding gum, n (%) | 23 (13.0) | 9 (12.0) | 14 (13.7) | 0.74 |
| Level of anti-P. gingivalis (U/ml), median (IQR) | 1.97 (1.05–3.77) | 2.12 (1.05–3.83) | 1.92 (1.04–3.77) | 0.99 |
Significant P values are shown in bold. QR: interquartile range.