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Table 4 Multiple regression analysis values with masseter muscle thickness at rest and during contraction as the dependent variables

From: Relationship of aging, skeletal muscle mass, and tooth loss with masseter muscle thickness

Dependent Variable: MMT

Independent Variable

Standard Partial Regression coefficient

P value

95% CI

R

Adjusted R2

At rest

Men

 Grip strength

0.33

0.030

0.011–0.20

0.33

0.09

Women

 Tooth loss

−0.35

< .01

−1.48—0.24

0.50

0.21

 Grip strength

−0.27

0.050

−0.21-0.00

 Body Weight

0.38

< .01

0.022–0.13

During Contraction

Men

 Tooth loss

−0.39

< .01

−2.32–0.43

0.52

0.24

 Grip strength

0.32

0.030

0.020–0.22

Women

 Tooth loss

−0.31

0.027

−1.6—0.10

0.31

0.075

  1. 95%CI 95% confidence interval, MMT Masseter muscle thickness