Table 2 T-test results for comparison of the various palatal implant variables
From: Factors influencing the removal torque of palatal implant used for orthodontic anchorage
n | Mean torque (Ncm ± SD) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean MRT | 31 | 148.6 ± 63.2 | |
Sex | |||
Female | 15 | 112.8 ± 40.8 | 0.001* |
Male | 16 | 182.0 ± 63.0 | |
Type of suprastructure | |||
Passive | 14 | 140.0 ± 15.3 | 0.19 |
Active (mesializer or distalizer) | 17 | 162.2 ± 16.1 | |
Use of local anaesthetics | |||
Yes | 9 | 121.1 ± 72.9 | 0.18 |
No | 22 | 160.0 ± 56.8 | |
Rotational direction n | |||
Clockwise | 15 | 158.3 ± 58.6 | 0.41 |
Anti-clockwise | 16 | 139.4 ± 67.9 | |