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Table 3 Periodontal parameters in relation to CP

From: Prevalence of chronic periodontitis in an obese population: a preliminary study

Periodontal parameters

CP N = 122 Number of participants n (%)

GBI

<30 % sites

21 (17.2)

≥30 % sites

101 (82.8)

VPI

≤20 % sites

10 (8.2)

≥20 % sites

112 (91.8)

PPD ≥4 mm

31 (25.4)

CAL ≥4 mm

78 (63.9)

 

Mean (±)

PPD

3.1 (±0.8)

CAL

3.6 (±0.6)

  1. GBI Gingival Bleeding Index, VPI Visible plaque index, PPD Probing pocket depth, CAL Clinical attachment loss, SD “±”, CP chronic periodontitis