Table 3.

Multiple regression analysis of tooth loss (n = 1,152)

Variable	Odds ratio	95% CI	P-value
Age	1.10	1.08–1.11	<0.001
Gender
Male	1.00
Female	1.69	1.11–2.59	0.014
Education (years)
Up to 5	1.00
6–10	0.76	0.51–1.13	0.18
≥11	0.38	0.15–0.97	0.04
Use of fluoride toothpaste
No	1.00
Yes	0.44	0.30–0.66	<0.001
Brushing frequency
≤once/day	1.00
>once/day	0.62	0.43–0.89	0.01
Smoking status
Never	1.00
Former	0.62	0.37–1.05	0.07
Current	1.30	0.67–2.53	0.43
Use of dental services
No	1.00
Yes	2.08	1.12–3.84	0.02

Tooth loss dichotomized 0 if 1–12 missing teeth and 1 if >12 missing teeth.

R²: Cox & Snell = 30.0%; Nagelkerke = 42.0%.