Table 1.
Mixed-effect model analysis of the prevalence of dental caries at tooth level.
Coefficient (95% CI) | p-Value | ||
---|---|---|---|
Male/Female | −0.028 (−0.052–−0.005) | 0.019 | |
Age | −0.013 (−0.027–0.001) | 0.073 | |
Maxillary | 2nd Molar | 0.274 (0.218–0.329) | <0.001 |
1st Molar | 0.429 (0.373–0.484) | <0.001 | |
Canine | 0.184 (0.129–0.240) | <0.001 | |
Lateral incisor | 0.390 (0.334–0.447) | <0.001 | |
Central Incisor | 0.599 (0.541–0.657) | <0.001 | |
Mandibular | 2nd Molar | 0.493 (0.438–0.549) | <0.001 |
1st Molar | 0.502 (0.446–0.557) | <0.001 | |
Canine | 0.059 (0.004–0.115) | 0.036 | |
Lateral incisor | −0.005 (−0.061–0.052) | 0.872 | |
Central Incisor | Reference | ||
Intercept | 0.210 (0.122–0.297) | <0.001 |
As teeth are nested in subjects, a mixed-effect model was applied for the analysis. Coefficients indicate the susceptibility of dental caries.