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Table 1 Characteristics of the cohort attending the periodontal clinic

From: Severity and progression rate of periodontitis are associated with an increased risk of hypertension of patients attending a university clinic

Characteristic

 

All, n = 7008

n (%)

Age groups (years)

18–25

2552 (36.4)

26–35

1522 (21.7)

36–45

1402 (20.0)

46–55

943 (13.5)

 > 56-

589 (8.4)

Gender

Females

4211 (60.1)

Main indications for appointment

Check-up

1334 (19.0)

Scaling or periodontal control

2040 (29.1)

Endodontic pain or dental abscess

758 (10.8)

Caries or filling

708 (10.1)

Gingival bleeding

476 (6.8)

Impacted third molars

452 (6.4)

Prosthetics

397 (5.7)

Oral hygiene habits

Flossing

1152 (16.4)

Brushing

Cannot brush

170 (2.4)

Less than once a day

991 (14.1)

Once a day

2112 (30.1)

2 times a day

3286 (46.9)

3 times a day

449 (6.4)