Table 2 Demographic data, clinical and radiographic findings

Gender, n (%)

Pearson Chi-square

0.793

 Male

17 (56.7%)

18 (60%)

 Female

13 (43.3%)

12 (40%)

Age (y)

Two sample t-test

0.056

 Mean ± SD

43.13 ± 11.55

37.8 ± 9.53

 Range

26–67

22–56

Tooth type

Pearson Chi-square

1

 Non-molar

13

14

 Molar

Dental arch

17

16

 Maxilla

18

19

Pearson Chi-square

1

 Mandible

12

11

Percussion

Pearson Chi-square

1

 Tenderness

15

15

 No tenderness

15

15

Palpation

Pearson Chi-square

0.770

 Tenderness

9

7

 No tenderness

21

23

Tooth mobility

Adjusted Pearson Chi-square

1

 <I°

26

27

 I-II°

4

3

Swelling

Adjusted Pearson Chi-square

1

 Yes

3

3

 No

27

27

Periodontal health

Pearson Chi-square

0.791

 Normal

15

15

 Mild

 Periodontitis

6

5

 Gingivitis

9

10

Fistula

Pearson Chi-square

0.791

 Yes

11

12

 No

19

18

Periapical index (PAI)

Pearson Chi-square

0.935

 PAI 1–2

6

5

 PAI 3

13

13

 PAI 4–5

11

12