Table 5.
Concentration indices of income-related inequalities in oral health and utilisation of dental care parameters
| Concentration index | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|
| Oral health | ||
| Chewing ability | 0.09* | 0.07 to 0.10 |
| Denture wearing | −0.14* | −0.17 to −0.11 |
| Utilisation of dental care | ||
| Any dental care | 0.09* | 0.06 to 0.12 |
| Preventive only | 0.26* | 0.17 to 0.35 |
| Operative only | −0.03 | −0.08 to 0.02 |
| Preventive and operative | 0.17* | 0.11 to 0.24 |
Statistical significance at the level of <5%; results are weighted (calibrated individual weights).95% CI, 95% confidence interval.