Table 1 Background information on subjects.

From: Enhanced anti-influenza virus activity of saliva following toothbrushing

n [Men / Women]

16 [7 / 9]

Age (years, mean ± SD)

31.6 ± 7.4

Total number of teeth

28.3 ± 1.7

Number of DMFT

5.8 ± 5.0

Number of filled teeth

5.1 ± 4.3

Number of missing teeth

0.6 ± 1.4

Maximum PPD (mm)

3.3 ± 0.6

Mean PPD (mm)

2.3 ± 0.1

Number of teeth with PPD ≥ 4 mm

0.6 ± 1.3

Number of teeth with BOP

1.4 ± 1.7

Number of participants who received influenza vaccinations (self-reported, Fall 2022 onwards)

15

  1. Values are presented as mean ± SD (n = 16). DMFT decayed, missing, and filled teeth, PPD probing pocket depth, BOP bleeding on probing.