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Table 1 Frequency of diagnostic response regarding extraction, monitoring or other alternatives for lower third molars given by orthodontists (n = 28) and oral/maxillofacial surgeons (OMFSs) (n = 28). Frequency distribution was evaluated by chi-square (χ²) and agreement between evaluators by Kappa test

From: The ability of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons to predict eruption of lower third molar

 

Orthodontists

OMFSs

Kappa (p value)

Extraction

360 (37.8 %)

472 (49.6 %)

0.76 (<0.0001)

Monitoring

586 (61.6 %)

478 (50.2 %)

Others

6 (0.6 %)

2 (0.2 %)

 

Total

952 (100 %)

952 (100 %)

 

Ortho × OMFSs (x 2)

25.56 (p < 0.0001), power 99 %