Table I.
Demographic and clinicopathological characteristics of subjects recruited in the study.
| Characteristic | OLP (n=22) | Control (n=19) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 45.5±15.8 | 43.7±10.7 | 0.814 |
| Range | 18-79 | 20-69 | |
| Sex | |||
| Female/male | 14/8 | 12/7 | 0.672 |
| Clinical classification | |||
| Erosive | 12 | - | |
| Reticular | 10 | - | |
| Location | |||
| Cheek | 13 | - | |
| Tongue | 8 | - | |
| Gingiva | 1 | - | |
Comparisons between the two groups were performed using the Chi-square test. No significant difference was observed with respect to patient characteristics, including age, sex, clinical classification and location.