Table 3 Comparison of mean deviation of mini-implants from ideal position between maxillary and mandibular sites in the CBCT group and RVG group, respectively, with level of significance
From: Evaluation of orthodontic mini-implant placement: a CBCT study
Variable | CBCT group | RVG group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maxillary site (n= 12) | Mandibular site (n= 8) | Significance (pvalue) | Maxillary site (n= 12) | Mandibular site (n= 8) | Significance (pvalue) | |
Mean DMH (in mm) | 0.0825 | 0.1225 | 0.256 | 0.65 | 0.436 | 0.354 |
Mean DMEP (in mm) | 0.361 | 0.436 | 0.570 | 0.505 | 0.871 | 0.149 |
Mean DMT (in mm) | 0.499 | 0.717 | 0.401 | 0.944 | 1.178 | 0.727 |
Mean DMA(in degrees) | 4.416 | 5.125 | 0.683 | 4 | 9.5 | 0.099 |