Table 3.
Univariate Regression Analysis with GOHAI as the Dependent Variable and Changes in Dental Target Variables of Denture Wearers Over the Study Period as Independent Variables
| Variable | C | 95% CI LB | 95% CI UB | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in GOHAI (n = 83) | ||||
| Age | −0.031 | −0.115 | 0.052 | 0.458 |
| Gender | −0.321 | −2.175 | 1.533 | 0.731 |
| Change in body mass index | −0.011 | −0.397 | 0.376 | 0.957 |
| Change in MMSE score | −0.019 | −0.249 | 0.212 | 0.259 |
| Change in number of teeth | 0.623 | −0.467 | 1.713 | 0.259 |
| Change in number of occluding pairs | 0.234 | 0.039 | 0.430 | 0.019 |
| Change in presence of own teeth | 2.775 | −2.353 | 7.903 | 0.285 |
| Change in total denture status | −0.391 | −2.939 | 2.156 | 0.761 |
| Change in level of care needed | −0.833 | −4.527 | 2.861 | 0.655 |
| Change in total treatment needs | −2.611 | −4.976 | −0.247 | 0.031 |
| Change in nutritional status | −0.576 | −2.754 | 1.601 | 0.600 |
| Change in malnutrition | 1.222 | −6.032 | 8.476 | 0.738 |
| Change in denture condition | −2.946 | −4.827 | −1.065 | 0.003 |
| Change in pressure | −1.124 | −3.364 | 1.116 | 0.321 |
| Change in chewing function, objective (n = 79) | −1.651 | −5.495 | 2.193 | 0.395 |
| Change in chewing function, subjective (n = 79) | −0.076 | −1.855 | 1.702 | 0.932 |
Note: Significant p-values are marked in bold.
Abbreviations: C, regression coefficient; LB, lower boundary; UB, upper boundary; GOHAI, Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index; MMSE, Mini Mental State Examination; n, number of participants.