Table 5.
Effect of the factors related to oral cavity conditions in the prognosis of dementia.
| B (ET) | Wald | OR (CI 95%) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. brushings/day | ||||
| 3–4 | ||||
| Never | 1.70 (0.61) | 7.78 | 5.50 (1.66–18.20) | 0.005 |
| 1–2 | 1.10 (0.51) | 4.65 | 3.00 (1.11–8.13) | 0.031 |
| Independence for brushing | ||||
| Alone | ||||
| Help | 1.89 (1.53) | 1.53 | 6.62 (0.33–131.83) | 0.216 |
| Dependent | −0.37 (0.57) | 0.41 | 0.69 (0.23–2.11) | 0.520 |
| Plaque index | −0.05 (0.05) | 0.94 | 0.96 (0.87–1.05) | 0.332 |
| Bleeding on probing | 0.15 (0.03) | 19.84 | 1.16 (1.09–1.24) | <0.001 |
| No. teeth in mouth | −0.06 (0.04) | 2.59 | 0.94 (0.88–1.01) | 0.108 |
Model: χ2(7) = 46.18, p < 0.001. R2 Nagelkerke = 36.7. Statistical significance was established as p < 0.05.