Table 1 Periodontal evaluation in the test group (smokers) and in the control group (non-smokers)
From: Levels of salivary immunoglobulins and periodontal evaluation in smoking patients
Periodontal parameter | Test group | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
PI (mean ± SD) | 2.2 ± 0.3 | 0.8 ± 0.4 | < 0.05 |
GI (mean ± SD) | 2.4 ±0.5 | 0.7 ± 0.3 | < 0.05 |
PD (%) | 49.3 ± 9.2 | 10.6 ± 2.4 | < 0.05 |
CAL (%) | 29.6 ± 4.6 | 3.1 ± 0.8 | < 0.05 |