Table 5

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


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)

† confidence interval truncated at zero

Brennan and Spencer Population Health Metrics 2004 2:7   doi:10.1186/1478-7954-2-7