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Table 4 Adjusted odds ratios from the logistic regression model for the dental caries (DMFT≥5) in adolescents from 12 to 14 years from Mexico

From: Salivary parameters and oral health status amongst adolescents in Mexico

Variables

Odds Ratio Crude (95%CI)a

p

Adjust Odds Ratio (95%CI)a

p

Age b

1.42 (0.98–2.05)

0.062

1.04 (0.69–1.56)

0.831

Sex c

1.65 (1.11–2.44)

0.012

1.57 (1.03–2.38)

0.035

Oral Hygiene (OHI-S) d

1.88 (1.18–2.99)

0.007

1.69 (1.03–2.74)

0.035

Toothbrushing frequency e

1.57 (1.03–2.40)

0.035

1.68 (1.07–2.63)

0.023

Mother’s level of education f

1.70 (1.14–2.53)

0.009

1.59 (1.05–2.43)

0.030

Salivary pH stimulated g

0.18 (0.08–0.39)

0.001

0.24 (0.10–0.55)

0.001

Flow rate h

1.78 (1.20–2.64)

0.004

1.58 (1.04–2.40)

0.033

  1. aOR Odds ratio, CI Confidence interval. Reference group: Ageb = continuous, Sexc = Boys, OHI-Sd = Good, Toothbrushing frequency e ≥ 2 times a day, Mother’s level of education f = Technical or University, Salivary pH stimulated g = continuous, Flow rate h = ≥ 1 ml per-min
  2. Log likelihood = − 259.45519, Hosmer-Lemeshow = 0.4923