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Table 5 Disability weights (95% CI) by dental problem – derived from multiplicative model.

From: Disability weights for the burden of oral disease in South Australia

 

Unadjusted Disability Weight (DWd)

Disability Weight (DWe) adjusted by % time experienced problems

Caries

0.121 (0.073–0.170)

0.059 (0.022–0.095)

Fracture

0.091 (0.050–0.132)

0.021 (0.006–0.035)

Denture problem

0.124 (0.070–0.179)

0.041 (0.007–0.075)

Failed restoration

0.065 (0.028–0.102)

0.030 (0.005–0.054)

Periodontal disease

0.106 (0.056–0.156)

0.034 (0.017–0.052)

Pulpal infection

0.128 (0.067–0.191)

0.076 (0.028–0.123)

Wear

0.099 (0.005–0.193)

†0.036 (0.000–0.083)

Sensitivity

0.112 (0.007–0.218)

†0.048 (0.000–0.138)

Aesthetics

†0.050 (0.000–0.110)

†0.002 (0.000–0.005)

  1. † confidence interval truncated at zero