Table 3.
Microbial indicator of periodontal disease (MIP) in subgingival plaque (n = 787) is correlated with markers of cardiometabolic health.
| N | Mean MIP parameter estimate | Standard error | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meansbp | 678 | 0.41 | 0.159 | 0.01 |
| Meandbp | 678 | 0.36 | 0.127 | 0.01 |
| Glucosecrc | 676 | 0.070 | 0.1122 | 0.53 |
| Insulin | 667 | 0.14 | 0.065 | 0.03 |
| HOMA-IR | 676 | 0.0004 | 0.00016 | 0.02 |
| HbA1c | 678 | 0.003 | 0.0065 | 0.60 |
All models control for age, sex, race, BMI, and smoking status. Mean subgingival plaque was calculated if the participant supplied both a diseased and healthy site. Meansbp mean systolic blood pressure, meandbp mean diastolic blood pressure, glucosecrc fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance measurement, HbA1C hemoglobin A1c. Bolded values represent statistically significant Pearson correlations for linear trend (p < 0.05).