Table 3 Distribution of patients according to some self-reported oral variables and periodontal disease
From: Factors associated with the prevalence of periodontal disease in low-risk pregnant women
Periodontal variables informed by women | Periodontal Disease | PR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | With n (%) | Without n (%) | Â |
Gingival bleeding | 115 (73.2) | 79 (44.6) | 1.97 (1.49 - 2.61) |
Halitosis | 59 (37.6) | 53 (29.9) | 1.19 (0.95 - 1.50) |
Breathes through the mouth | 66 (42.0) | 86 (48.6) | 0.86 (0.69 - 1.09) |
Brushes teeth up to twice a day | 56 (35.7) | 68 (38.4) | 0.94 (0.74 - 1.19) |
Does not use dental floss | 108 (68.8) | 101 (57.1) | 1.32 (1.02 - 1.70) |
Does not use mouthwash* | 134 (85.3) | 150 (84.7) | 1.03 (0.74 - 1.42) |
Grinds her teeth | 25 (15.9) | 40 (22.6) | 0.78 (0.56 - 1.09) |
Gingival treatment** | 22 (14.0) | 15 (8.5) | 1.31 (0.98 - 1.76) |
Eats sweets | 40 (25.5) | 58 (32.8) | 0.82 (0.63 - 1.08) |
Total | 157 (100.0) | 177 (100.0) | Â |