Table 2 Multiple logistic regression model for independent variables' effect on caries increment (baseline-BL to five years-Y5)
OR | 95% CI* | p** | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (≥ 35 yrs: ≤ 34 yrs) | 4.23 | 2.69–6.66 | 0.001 |
Gender (males: females) | 1.43 | 0.95–2.14 | 0.081 |
†Tooth cleaning at BL (non-cleaners: cleaners) | 1.20 | 0.76–1.90 | 0.423 |
‡Tooth cleaning at Y5 (non-cleaners: cleaners) | 2.47 | 0.54–11.26 | 0.243 |
Caries at BL (caries:caries-free) | 6.86 | 4.41–10.69 | 0.001 |