Research Article

AMELX and ENAM Polymorphisms and Dental Caries

Table 3

Association of independent variables (including genotype of AMELX gene) with the caries status in the control group (caries free) compared to case group (DMFT ≥ 4).

ESSE∗∗Odds ratioConfidence interval 95%

Mother’s academic education−1.7810.6110.0040.1690.051–0.558
Dental check up by dentist1.2590.6810.0653.5210.926–13.385
Last dental check up in last year1.3670.6510.0363.9221.096–14.043
Low fluoride level of drinking water (compared to very low)1.7080.6590.0105.5171.515–20.091

Estimate of strength. ∗∗Standard error.