Table 5.
Correlation of serum adiponectin values with clinical parameters
| Parameter | Correlation value (r) | P |
|---|---|---|
| PI | 0.218 | 0.001* |
| GI | 0.230 | 0.001* |
| Probing depth | 0.309 | 0.132 (NS) |
| Clinical attachment loss | 0.330 | 0.107 (NS) |
*Highly significant (P<0.01), NS: Not significant (P>0.05). PI: Plaque index; GI: Gingival index