Table 2 Mean difference and 95 % CI in the measurements of the treated patients at time points T1, T2, and T3
Differences between measurements at time-points T1, T2, and T3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
T2–T1 | T3–T1 | T3–T2 | |
n = 20 | n = 20 | n = 20 | |
Inter-canine width | |||
mean, mm | 6.4* | 4.2* | −2.2* |
95 % CI | 5.7 to 7.2 | 3.3 to 5.1 | −3.1 to −1.3 |
Inter-canine arch | |||
mean, mm | 10.3* | 6.2* | −4.1* |
95 % CI | 8.6 to 12.1 | 4.4 to 8.0 | −5.8 to −2.4 |
Inter-molar width | |||
mean, mm | 4.8* | 4.7* | −0.1 |
95 % CI | 4.2 to 5.4 | 3.8 to 5.7 | −0.9 to 0.7 |
Inter-molar depth | |||
mean, mm | 1.1* | 0.8* | −0.4 |
95 % CI | 0.6 to 1.7 | 0.2 to 1.3 | −0.8 to −0.04 |