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Frequencies of fissures on different surfaces of tongue
| Tongue Part | Males | Percent | Females | Percent | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsal surface of the tongue | 34 | 75% | 73 | 76% | 107 | 75.9% |
| Lateral surface of the tongue | 4 | 8.9% | 4 | 4.2% | 8 | 5.7% |
| Dorsal and lateral surface | 7 | 15.6% | 19 | 19.8% | 26 | 18.4% |
| Habits | Cigarette 7.1% | Beverages 12.9% | Acidic foods 28.6% | No habits 50.7% | ||
