Table 5 Logistic regression model showing relationship between use of SLT for five years or more and different periodontal diseases
From: Patterns and predictors of periodontal disease and tooth loss among users of smokeless tobacco
Variables | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
CPI score | Â | Â | Â |
 1 and 2 | 1 | Ref |  |
 3 and 4 | 1.074 | 0.478–2.403 | 0.861 |
Gingival recession | Â | Â | Â |
 Class I | 1 | Ref |  |
 Class II - IV | 1.901 | 1.033–3.455 | 0.042 |
Furcation involvement | Â | Â | Â |
 no/mild | 1 | Ref |  |
 present | 0.871 | 0.371–2.048 | 0.772 |
Tooth mobility | Â | Â | Â |
 no/mild | 1 | Ref |  |
 moderate/severe | 0.654 | 0.327–1.897 | 0.084 |
Tooth loss | Â | Â | Â |
 absent | 1 | Ref |  |
 present | 0.751 | 0.284–2.026 | 0.093 |