Table 2 Descriptive statistics of periodontal parameters of examined groups and comparison among them. Values are represented, such as median and interquartile range (IQR) (1st; 3rd)
PERIODONTAL INDEXES | Controls (n = 48) | Periodontitis (n = 53) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of teeth, n. | 23.8 (19–27) | 18.9 (16–23) | < 0.001 |
CAL, mm | 1.39 (1.21–1.76) | 3.78 (3.5–4.1) | < 0.001 |
Sites with CAL 4–5 mm, % | – | 38.6 (36.5–41.2) | – |
Sites with CAL ≥ 6 mm, % | – | 24.5 (22.6–26.1) | – |
PD, mm | 1.58 (1.21–2.24) | 4.23 (3.55–4.87) | < 0.001 |
Sites with PD 4–5 mm, % | – | 41.2 (38.1–43.2) | – |
Sites with PD ≥ 6 mm, % | – | 26.8 (23.4–28.7) | – |
BOP, % | 13.2 (9.1–17.7) | 44.1 (38.2–47.4) | < 0.001 |
Plaque Index (PI), score | 0.65 (0.51–0.72) | 0.71 (0.63–0.83) | 0.108 |