Table 2. Risk factors for the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients receiving alendronate therapy.
Parameter | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P* |
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Duration, ≥ 3 years vs. <3 years | 3.00 | 1.33–6.76 | 0.008 |
Rheumatoid arthritis | 4.94 | 1.64–14.90 | 0.005 |
Antecedent tooth extractions | 9.60 | 4.33–21.29 | 0.000 |
* P-value was calculated from a multiple logistic regression analysis
Abbreviations: ONJ = osteonecrosis of the jaw; CI = confidence interval