Table 3.
Univariate analysis
| Factor | Ineffective group (n=15) | Effective group (n=80) | t/X2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.506 | 0.477 | ||
| Male | 6 (40.00) | 40 (50.00) | ||
| Female | 9 (60.00) | 40 (50.00) | ||
| Age (years) | 73.00±3.27 | 66.39±5.62 | 4.405 | <0.001 |
| Cause for dentition loss | 7.985 | 0.005 | ||
| Periodontal disease | 6 (40.00) | 61 (76.25) | ||
| Dentition loss | 9 (60.00) | 19 (23.75) | ||
| Tooth cleaning method | 6.917 | 0.009 | ||
| Correct | 10 (66.67) | 73 (91.25) | ||
| Incorrect | 5 (33.33) | 7 (8.75) | ||
| Hypertension history | 0.495 | 0.482 | ||
| Yes | 4 (26.67) | 15 (18.75) | ||
| No | 11 (73.33) | 65 (81.25) | ||
| Diabetes mellitus history | 0.602 | 0.438 | ||
| Yes | 3 (20.00) | 10 (12.50) | ||
| No | 12 (80.00) | 70 (87.50) | ||
| Smoking history | 6.265 | 0.012 | ||
| Yes | 10 (66.67) | 26 (32.50) | ||
| No | 5 (33.33) | 54 (67.50) | ||
| History of alcoholism | 1.036 | 0.309 | ||
| Yes | 5 (33.33) | 17 (21.25) | ||
| No | 10 (66.67) | 63 (78.75) | ||
| Therapeutic regimen | 4.817 | 0.028 | ||
| Biofunctional complete denture | 4 (8.00) | 46 (92.00) | ||
| Traditional prosthetic denture | 11 (24.44) | 34 (75.56) |