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Table 1 Features of the subjects included in the study

From: Narrow implants (2.75 and 3.25 mm diameter) supporting a fixed splinted prostheses in posterior regions of mandible: one-year results from a prospective cohort study

Number of patients

42

Males (%)

18 (42.9%)

Females (%)

24 (57.1%)

Mean age at insertion (range)

62.6 (49–73)

Smokers (less than 10 cigarettes/die)

12 (28.6%)

Diseases in history

 Controlled diabetes type 2

11 (26.2%)

 Hypertension

19 (45.2%)

Site of insertion

 Premolar

81 (65.3%)

 Molar

43 (34.7%)

Opposite dentition

 Opposing maxillary complete denture

7 (16.7%)

 Opposing fixed rehabilitation and natural teeth

26 (61.9%)

 Opposing removable prosthesis and natural teeth

9 (21.4%)