Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics and clinical parameters of study participants (n = 60)
From: Salivary macrophage chemokines as potential biomarkers of gingivitis
Category | Frequency | Percent % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 12.00 | 20.00 |
Female | 48.00 | 80.00 |
Age | ||
Mean ± SD | 27.53 ± 6.64 |  |
Level of education | ||
Intermediate | 23.00 | 38.33 |
University | 37.00 | 61.67 |
Tooth brushing | ||
Twice | 53.00 | 88.33 |
Once | 7.00 | 11.67 |
Interdental aid | ||
Daily | 18.00 | 30.00 |
Sometimes | 32.00 | 53.33 |
Never | 10.00 | 16.67 |
Gingivitis | ||
Healthy | 30.00 | 50.00 |
Gingivitis | 30.00 | 50.00 |
Modified Gingival Index | ||
Absence of inflammation | 8.00 | 13.33 |
Localized mild | 34.00 | 56.67 |
Generalized mild | 11.00 | 18.33 |
Moderate | 7.00 | 11.67 |
BOP (%) | Â | Â |
Mean ± SD | 14.70 ± 11.86 |  |
VPI (%) | Â | Â |
Mean ± SD | 55.18 ± 21.26 |  |