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Table 5 Relationships between probing depth (PD) agreement and periodontal characteristics using a multivariable GEE model

From: Feasibility of training community health workers to conduct periodontal examinations: a validation study in rural Nepal

Variables

RR

95% CI

Jaw

 Mandible

0.96

0.92, 1.00

 Maxilla

Ref

–

Side

 Right

1.01

0.97, 1.06

 Left

Ref

–

Position

  

 Posterior

0.85

0.81, 0.90

 Anterior

Ref

–

Surface

 Lingual

0.90

0.86, 0.95

 Facial

Ref

–

Site

 Direct

1.21

1.15, 1.28

 Proximal

Ref

–

Probing depth

  > 2 mm

0.85

0.70, 1.05

  ≤ 2 mm

Ref

–

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