Table 1 Clinical characteristic of study groups
Smokers | Ex- Smokers | Never Smokers | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subjects, n | 26 | 20 | 25 | |
Age (yr) | 30.5 (26–38.25) | 35.5 (25–38.5) | 34 (29.5–37) | 0.313 |
Female | 8/26 (30.8%) | 8/20 (40%) | 11/25 (44%) | 0.610 |
Frequency toothbrushing (daily) | 2 (1.6–3) | 2.5 (2–3) | 2 (2–3) | 0.260 |
Frequency mouthwashing (per week) | 0 (0–0) | 0 (0–1) | 1 (0–2) | 0.002 |
Frequency dental floss usage (per week) | 0 (0–1.4) | 1 (0–1.5) | 1 (0–1.5) | 0.760 |
No. Cig./Day | 15 (12–19.5) | // | // | NA |
Year smoking | 11 (8.5–19.75) | // | // | NA |
Pack/years | 9.75 (5.6–12.5) | // | // | NA |
Year non-smoking | // | 2.5 (1.5–7.65) | // | NA |