Table 3.
Multivariate analysis to identify predictors of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
| Variables | Crude Odds Ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | Attributable Risk (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≥ 65 years | 5.87 (1.61–21.34) ** | 16.05 (1.87–138.05) * | 93.8 |
| Treatment duration ≥ 36 months | 3.65 (1.60–8.36) ** | 3.67 (1.36–9.94) * | 72.8 |
| VEGFA | |||
| rs10434, GG | 2.68 (1.03–6.97) * | 3.16 (0.97–10.31) | 68.4 |
| rs881858, GG/GA | 2.56 (1.07–6.14) * | 6.45 (1.69–24.65) ** | 84.5 |
Logistic regression analysis with backward elimination was carried out with variables such as age, hypertension, treatment duration, rs10434, and rs881858. * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.