Table 1 Characteristics of study groups

Participants (n)

26

32

Mean age in years

44.8 ± 6.1 years

41.8 ± 1.4 years

Males

46.2 ± 3.5 years

43.5 ± 2.1 years

Females

42.5 ± 3.7 years

38.05 ± 0.8 years

Number of implants*

26 implants

32 implants

Maxilla

19 implants

21 implants

Mandible

7 implants

11 implants

Daily toothbrushing (twice)

11 (42.3%)

28 (87.5%)

Daily interproximal flossing

None

10 (31.3%)