Table 1.
Comparison of clinical data between two groups of patients (n, ).
| Clinical parameter | Comparison group (50) | Treatment group (50) | χ 2 /t | P | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 23/27 | 24/26 | 0.040 | 0.841 | 
| Age (years) | 56.13 ± 6.32 | 55.91 ± 6.67 | 0.169 | 0.866 | 
| Number of decayed tooth surfaces | 44.78 ± 3.32 | 44.34 ± 3.25 | 0.670 | 0.505 | 
| Number of digits | 123.62 ± 10.66 | 123.26 ± 10.64 | 0.169 | 0.866 | 
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.78 ± 2.32 | 26.94 ± 2.25 | 0.350 | 0.727 |