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Table 1 Baseline demographics and characteristics (Safety population)

From: A randomised clinical study investigating efficacy of a stannous fluoride toothpaste in improving gingival health after 3 weeks’ use

 

Test (n = 65)

Control (n = 65)

Sex, n (%)

  

 Female

39 (60.0%)

40 (61.5%)

 Male

26 (30.0%)

25 (29.2%)

Heritage, n (%)

 White: Caucasian/European/Arabic/North African

39 (60.0%)

30 (46.2%)

 African American/African

15 (23.1%)

19 (29.2%)

 Asian: Central/South/East/South East/Japanese

4 (6.2%)

6 (9.2%)

 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1 (1.5%)

3 (4.6%)

 Multiple

6 (9.2%)

5 (7.7%)

Mean age, years (SD)

39.2 (11.50)

39.4 (11.95)

 Range, years

18–65

18–64

Stratification, n (%)

  

 Male, baseline MGI ≤ 2.00

1 (1.5%)

2 (3.1%)

 Male, baseline MGI > 2.00

25 (38.5%)

23 (35.4%)

 Female, baseline MGI ≤ 2.00

3 (4.6%)

2 (3.1%)

 Female, baseline MGI > 2.00

36 (55.4%)

38 (58.5%)