Table 3 Associations between data of general questions and chosen treatment therapy with coefficient of determination
From: Temporary anchorage device usage: a survey among Swiss orthodontists
Categories of general questions section | TAD type used for distalization | Treatment options: main categories |
|---|---|---|
Orthodontic technique (fixed appliance) | 0.20* | 0.21 |
Self-ligation | 0.16* | 0.07 |
Bracket slot sizes | 0.10* | 0.17 |
Country of specialisation | 0.25* | 0.10 |
University of specialisation | 0.29* | 0.27 |
Working in private practice as | 0.20 | 0.15 |
Gender | 0.05 | 0.08 |
Years working as orthodontist | 0.09 | 0.00 |
Years working in private practice | 0.32 | 0.00 |
Number of mini-screws placed approximately in February and March of 2012 | 0.35* | 0.29 |
Number of palatal implants placed approximately in February and March of 2012 | 0.27 | 0.29 |
Number of mini-plates placed approximately in February and March of 2012 | 0.11 | 0.12 |