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Characteristics of study participants
| Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| 65 years – 70 years | 11 (44) |
| >70 years | 14 (56) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 10 (40) |
| Female | 15 (60) |
| Dentures | |
| Fully dentate | 6 (24) |
| Partially edentulous | |
| With denture | 14 (56) |
| Without denture | 2 (8) |
| Completely edentulous (with or without denture) | 3 (12) |
