Table 1 Clinical and demographic data at baseline of the subjects (mean value ± SD).
From: Influence of Periodontal Disease on cardiovascular markers in Diabetes Mellitus patients
Parameters | Group 1 Periodontitis, n = 24 | Group 2 Gingivitis, n = 24 | p-value (intergroup) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 57.6 ± 9.8 | 56.3 ± 9.5 | 0.6 |
Number of teeth | 20.75 ± 4.56 | 25.29 ± 3.06 | 0.0001 |
Gender (m/f) | 12/12 | 12/12 | 1& |
Systolic blood pressure (mm/Hg) | 103.4 ± 10.5 | 102.5 ± 11.3 | 0.6* |
Diastolic blood pressure (mm/Hg) | 85.0 ± 11.8 | 79.5 ± 10.5 | 0.7* |
