From: Epigenetic adaptations of the masticatory mucosa to periodontal inflammation
Uninflamed samples (n = 48) | Inflamed samples (n = 48) | |
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Epithelial cells (mean) | 0.57 ± 0.10 | 0.25 ± 0.12 |
Fibroblasts (mean) | 0.21 ± 0.07 | 0.17 ± 0.07 |
Immune cells (mean) | 0.22 ± 0.06 | 0.58 ± 0.13 |
Males, n (%) | 28 (58.3) | 30 (62.5) |
Age, years (mean) | 46.7 ± 9.7 | 45.7 ± 10.0 |
Smokers, n (%) | 22 (45.8) | 19 (39.6) |