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Summary of the characteristics of study subjects (mean±SD)
| Men (n = 56) | Women (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 48.7±19.1 | 43.9±18.9 |
| Total bone loss score | 20.4±22.9 | 15.8±1.3 |
| Number of teeth with bone loss | 10.1±9.0 | 7.3±8.7 |
| Smoking | 33% never smoked | 57% never smoked |
| 44% former smoker | 18% former smoker | |
| 22% current smoker | 25% current smoker | |
| Diabetes | 7% | 2% |
| Use of bisphosphonate drugs | 1% | 5% |
