Table 6 Comparisons of gap and aligner thickness of investigated systems that do not reach statistical significance (P < 0.05*)
From: MicroCT X-ray comparison of aligner gap and thickness of six brands of aligners: an in-vitro study
Value | Tooth | 2D Point | Comparison | Estimate (μm) | SE (μm) | f | Lower CL (μm) | Lower CL (μm) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aligner Gap | Incisor | 5 | ALL IN - Invisalign | 0.79 | 1.24 | 388 | -2.75 | 4.33 | 0.99 |
Incisor | 2 | Arc Angel - Nuvola | 1.58 | 1.24 | 388 | -1.96 | 5.12 | 0.80 | |
Incisor | 4 | Air Nivol - ALL IN | -3.16 | 1.24 | 388 | -6.70 | 0.38 | 0.11 | |
Canine | 1 | ALL IN - F22 | 1.596 | 1.24 | 388 | -1.94 | 5.14 | 0.79 | |
First Molar | 6 | Invisalign - Nuvola | 3.16 | 1.24 | 388 | -0.38 | 6.70 | 0.11 | |
First Molar | 2 | Invisalign - Nuvola | 3.16 | 1.24 | 388 | -5.12 | 1.96 | 0.80 | |
Aligner thickness | Canine | Canine | Air Nivol- F22 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 388 | -0.16 | 1.96 | 0.72 |