Table 3.

Linear regression model fitting DMFS to the independent variables.

Variables related to DMFS	β coefficients (unstandardized)	P value
Constant	0.806	0.001
Cariogenic food intake	0.073	0.02*
Unfavorable tooth brushing habits	0.206	0.122
Fluoride intake	−0.089	0.411
Presence of mild MIH	−0.131	0.578
Presence of severe MIH	1.095	0.002*

*p < 0.05.