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Association between xerostomia and hyposalivation among smokers and non-smoker groups
| Smokers group (60) | Non-smoker group (60) | p-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyposalivation | Hyposalivation | ||||
| Xerostomia | Present | Absent | Present | Absent | p<0.001 |
| Present | 16 (26.66%) | 6 (10%) | 4 (6.66%) | 4 (6.66%) | |
| Absent | 10 (16.66%) | 28 (46.66%) | 1 (1.66%) | 51 (85%) | |
