Table 3.
Adjusted percent difference or change in HOME Study children’s urinary BPA concentrations at 8 years of age according to parent-reported dental history of child (N = 213).1
| Variable | N (%) or Median (10th, 90th percentile) | Adjusted GM | % diff. or change per unit increase (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ever had a dental filling | |||
| No | 131 (62) | 1.8 | Ref. |
| Yes | 82 (38) | 1.8 | 3 (−26, 45) |
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| Current number of composite fillings | 0 (0, 1) | 3 (−10, 18) | |
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| Time since most recent filling (years) | 2 (1, 4) | 4 (−8, 18) | |
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| Ever had a resin crown | |||
| No | 205 (96) | 1.8 | Ref. |
| Yes | 8 (4) | 2.1 | 20 (−38, 134) |
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| Current number of resin crowns | 0 (0, 0) | 22 (−2, 53) | |
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| Ever had a sealant | |||
| No | 119 (56) | 1.7 | Ref. |
| Yes | 91 (43) | 2.0 | 17 (−18, 67) |
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| Number of teeth treated with sealant | 0 (0, 8) | 0 (−2, 3) | |
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| Time since most recent sealant (years) | 1 (0, 3) | 2 (−11, 17) | |
1
Adjusted for creatinine z-score, age, child race, sex, household income, and maternal education.