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. 2008 Dec;16(6):408–413. doi: 10.1590/S1678-77572008000600010

TABLE 2. Multiple logistic regression analysis with high caries level at baseline (HCLB) as dependent variable.

Variable HCLB (dmfs+DMFS ≥ 6) OR* 95%CI** p value
n %
Number of white spot lesions
0 44 23.66 1.00
> 0 12 60.00 5.25 1.59-17.29 0.0016
Dental fluorosis
No 51 32.08 1.00
Yes 5 10.64 0.17 0.06-0.52 0.0022
Daily toothbrushing frequency
≤ twice a day 32 38.10 1.00
> twice a day 24 20.17 0.37 0.17-0.78 0.0019
*

OR = odds ratio.

**

95%CI = 95% confidence interval