Table 1.
Characteristics of the study sample.
| All teeth | Healthy teeth | Periodontally compromised teeth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 668 | n = 344 | n = 324 | |
| Age group, y | |||
| ≤30 | 500 (74.9) | 300 (87.2) | 200 (61.7) |
| >30 | 168 (25.1) | 44 (12.8) | 124 (38.3) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 284 (42.5) | 152 (44.2) | 132 (40.7) |
| Female | 384 (57.5) | 192 (55.8) | 192 (59.3) |
| Tooth type | |||
| First molars | 334 (50.0) | 172 (50.0) | 162 (50.0) |
| Second molars | 334 (50.0) | 172 (50.0) | 162 (50.0) |
| Tooth side | |||
| Right | 334 (50.0) | 172 (50.0) | 162 (50.0) |
| Left | 334 (50.0) | 172 (50.0) | 162 (50.0) |
| Severity of bone loss | |||
| Healthyperio* | 102 (15.3) | NA | 102 (31.5) |
| Mild | 50 (7.5) | NA | 50 (15.4) |
| Moderate | 47 (7.0) | NA | 47 (14.5) |
| Severe | 125 (18.7) | NA | 125 (38.6) |
Data are No. (%).
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Healthyperio refers to healthy teeth in periodontally compromised patients.
NA, not applicable.