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Table 5 Changes in the equality of the partial β coefficients for association of tested variables withgingivitis (BOP) in high and/or low responders.

From: Elevated antibody to D-alanyl lipoteichoic acid indicates caries experience associated with fluoride and gingival health

Variablea High responders n = 54 Low responders n = 97 Difference (Hi – Low)
PL d0.182 c0.321 -0.140
PD c2.529 c3.588 -1.059
DT c0.906 0.202 c0.703
MFT 0.154 0.054 0.099
Age 0.022 -0.053 0.074
  1. aVariable names are defined under "Clinical Measurements" in the Methods bn = number of subjects. cp < 0.05 for value of constant or variable (β). d p > 0.05 & <0.15. If no subscript, p > 0.15.
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