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Table 1 Comparison of mean deviation of mini-implants from ideal position between CBCT group and RVG group with level of significance

From: Evaluation of orthodontic mini-implant placement: a CBCT study

Variable

CBCT group (n = 20)

RVG group (n = 20)

Significance (pvalue)

Mean DMH (in mm)

0.0985

0.565

0.02*

Mean DMEP (in mm)

0.391

0.651

0.143

Mean DMT (in mm)

0.586

1.038

0.204

Mean DMA (in degrees)

4.7

6.2

0.624

  1. *Significant difference in mean deviation of height of mini-implant (p < 0.05)
  2. DMH, deviation of height of mini-implant; DMEP, deviation of point of entry of mini-implant; DMT, deviation of tip of mini-implant; DMA, angular deviation of mini-implant from the ideal path.