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Table 3 Relation of WC and WHtR to the number of teeth with periodontal pockets

From: Waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio are associated with periodontal pocketing—results of the Health 2000 Survey

 

WC

WHtR

 

Adjusted PRR (95% CI)

Adjusted PRR (95% CI)

 

n = 1241

n = 1241

Teeth with periodontal pockets ≥ 4 mm

 I quintile

1.0

1

 II quintile

1.3 (1.0–1.7)

1.2 (0.9–1.5)

 III quintile

1.2 (0.9–1.5)

1.2 (0.9–1.5)

 IV quintile

1.2 (0.9–1.6)

1.2 (0.9–1.6)

 V quintile

1.5 (1.2–1.9)

1.4 (1.1–1.7)

Teeth with periodontal pockets ≥ 6 mm

 I quintile

1.0

1

 II quintile

0.8 (0.3–2.3)

0.6 (0.2–1.7)

 III quintile

1.1 (0.4–3.1)

0.8 (0.3–1.9)

 IV quintile

1.3 (0.5–3.7)

1.6 (0.7–4.0)

 V quintile

2.3 (0.9–6.1)

1.9 (0.8–4.4)

  1. Models are adjusted for age, gender, education, dental plaque, toothbrushing, dental visiting and lipid-lowering medication
  2. WC Waist Circumference, WHtR Waist-to-height Ratio