Table 2 Predicted values based on the two methods compared with the actual values in the male sample
From: Prediction of unerupted canines and premolars in a Syrian sample
Predicted values of ∑345 | Actual values of ∑345 | t value | p value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | SD | Mean | SD | |||
Maxillary arch | ||||||
Moyers 50% | 21.55 | 1.17 | 21.81 | 1.14 | −5.392 | 0.006 |
Moyers 75% | 21.90 | 1.21 | 21.81 | 1.14 | 0.887 | 0.538 |
Tanaka and Johnston | 22.17 | 1.79 | 21.81 | 1.14 | 6.578 | 0.003 |
Mandibular arch | ||||||
Moyers 50% | 21.05 | 1.20 | 21.45 | 1.21 | −6.639 | 0.004 |
Moyers 75% | 21.55 | 1.21 | 21.45 | 1.21 | 0.952 | 0.475 |
Tanaka and Johnston | 22.07 | 1.79 | 21.45 | 1.21 | 7.437 | <0.001 |