Table 2.
Differences between means of Candida species carriage and dental and periodontal health indices
| Variable | Mean (SD) | Candida | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative Mean (SD) |
Positive Mean (SD) |
|||
| DMFS | 34.19 (27.82) | 31.09 (25.15) | 41.36 (32.37) | 0.034 |
| Plaque index | 1.90 (1.49) | 1.91 (1.70) | 1.87 (0.88) | 0.880 |
| Clinical attachment loss | 2.15 (1.47) | 2.16 (1.43) | 2.11 (1.58) | 0.826 |
| Furcation involvement | 0.03 (0.10) | 0.02 (0.04) | 0.06 (0.18) | 0.066 |
| Pocket depth | 2.00 (0.61) | 1.99 (0.61) | 2.05 (0.60) | 0.609 |
| Recession | 0.60 (0.81) | 0.56 (0.72) | 0.70 (1.01) | 0.385 |
| Mobility | 0.10 (0.21) | 0.09 (0.19) | 0.12 (0.26) | 0.538 |
| Bleeding on probing | 0.55 (0.27) | 0.55 (0.28) | 0.54 (0.26) | 0.883 |
*Based on Independent Samples t test