Journal of Applied Dental
and Medical Sciences
Journal of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences is A Quarterly Published

ABSTRACT

Regression Analysis – Its Formulation and Execution In Dentistry

Sandhya Jain , Sunny Chourse , Soumya Dubey , Sandesh Jain, Juhi Kamakoty , Deshraj Jain 

ABSTRACT

Prediction and estimation is the mainstay in the treatment planning in dentistry. With variations being common is many events of the oral cavity, it becomes important to have a methodology which can help us predict the happenings of the region in relation to each other. Regression analysis is one such concept which explores the relationship between two or more quantifiable variables so that one variable can be predicted from other. The aim of this article is to provide a simple yet holistic approach to the understanding of the concepts of Regression Analysis along with its use and misuse, advantages and disadvantages pertaining to the art and science of dentistry.

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