Table 2.

Comparison of SSc cohort with control group

Characteristic	SSc cohort(n = 31)	Control group(n = 31)	p value
Female	29 (93.55)	30 (96.77)	0.81
Age (years)	56.45 ± 13.60	53.70 ± 12.03	0.32
Completed high school or more	11 (35.48)	16 (51.61)	0.04
Current smoker	2 (6.45)	3 (9.67)	0.22
Use of drugs associated with dry mouth	21 (67.74)	10 (32.25)	<0.01
OHIP 49	43.67 ± 21.06	16.00 ± 19.60	<0.0001

Data expressed as absolute number (%) or mean ± standard deviation

SSc, systemic sclerosis; OHIP 49, Oral Health Impact Profile 49