Comorbid conditions and therapies in patients with and without dental implants. Values are % unless otherwise specified.
| Variables | Patients with Dental Implants, n = 32 | Patients without Dental Implants, n = 173 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs, mean | 64.5 | 57.0 | 0.003 |
| Osteoporosis | 15.6 | 24.3 | 0.28 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3.1 | 5.8 | 1.00 |
| Cancer | 9.4 | 12.1 | 1.00 |
| Hyperthyroidism | 12.5 | 11.6 | 0.77 |
| Glucocorticoids | 53.1 | 61.9 | 0.35 |
| Bisphosphonates | 3.1 | 12.7 | 0.14 |
| Anticoagulants | 12.5 | 15.6 | 0.79 |
| Anticonvulsants | 9.4 | 8.1 | 0.73 |
| Chemotherapy | 3.1 | 7.5 | 0.70 |