Table 2 Descriptive frequency of the variables used in this study in relation to periodontal status
Groups | Comparison by groups | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gingivally healthy group (n = 61) | Gingivitis (n = 61) | Periodontitis (n = 61) | p | ||
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |||
Frequency of toothbrushing | < 0.001* | ||||
Once a day | 33(37.9) | 24(27.6) | 30(34.5) | ||
Twice or more a day | 27(39.7) | 27(39.7) | 14(20.6) | ||
Rarely or Never | 1(3.6) | 10(35.7) | 17(60.7) | ||
Frequency of tongue cleaning | 0.829 | ||||
Never | 40(65.6) | 38(62.3) | 42(68.9) | ||
Once or more a day | 15(24.6) | 18(29.5) | 16(26.2) | ||
Weekly | 6(9.8) | 5(8.2) | 3(4.9) | ||
Dry mouth sensation | 0.276 | ||||
Mild | 27(44.3) | 31(50.8) | 30(49.2) | ||
Severe | 1(1.6) | 4(6.6) | 6(9.8) | ||
No | 33(54.1) | 26(42.60) | 25(41.) | ||
COVID-19 positivity | 0.384 | ||||
Yes | 28(45.9) | 29(47.5) | 22(36.1) | ||
No | 33(54.1) | 32(52.5) | 39(63.9) |