Table 4.
Multiple logistic regression models to evaluate the effect of CD on independent variables controlling for teeth brushing
| RAS | DED | Dental caries (yes vs. no) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) P value |
OR (95% CI) P value |
OR (95% CI) P value |
|
| Celiac disease | |||
| Yes |
3.79 (1.96–7.35) P < 0.001* |
4.39 (2.44–7.89) P < 0.001* |
0.55 (0.21–1.47) P = 0.235 |
| No | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Brushing teeth | |||
| Yes |
0.74 (0.39–1.40) P = 0.350 |
1.11 (0.62–2.00) P = 0.726 |
0.18 (0.05–0.63) P = 0.007* |
| No | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Bold values indicate statistically significant P values
*P < 0.05
RAS recurrent aphthous stomatitis, DED dental enamel defects, OR odds ratio; dependent variable = CD; independent variables = RAS, DEDs and dental caries