Table 1

Mean clinical findings in GAP patients and controls.


GAP Group (N = 8)
Control Group (N = 10)

Age (yrs)
34.12 ± 4.54 *
24.7 ± 7.13
Probing depth (mm)
4.44 ± 0.75 *
2.22 ± 0.36
Gingival index
1.01 ± 0.21
1.10 ± 0.32
Plaque index
1.52 ± 0.54
1.10 ± 0.29

* Significant difference (P < 0.05)

Bulut et al. Head & Face Medicine 2006 2:17   doi:10.1186/1746-160X-2-17