Table 2: Characteristics of participants included in study.

Number of Participants
Male Female
Total individuals included 2 17
Mean age: 67y
Age range: 63-71y
Mean age: 73y
Age range: 53-80y
OLP type Reticular 0 7
Ulcerative / Erosive 2 10
Participants taking medications 2 16
Participants taking medications affecting salivary flow 2 10
Medical conditions of participants Haematological disease 0 2
Cardiovascular disease 2 10
Respiratory disease 1 3
Endocrine and metabolic 1 5
Gastrointestinal disorders 2 6
Genitourinary disease 0 1
Musculoskeletal disease 1 9
Connective tissue disease 0 2
Mental and behavioural disorders 0 2
Skin Disease 0 3
Diseases of the nervous system 1 5
Ocular Disease 0 4
Neoplasms 0 4