Table 3 Comparison of open gingival embrasures between the mild and moderate groups in the mandible
Variables | Mild (N = 37) | Moderate (N = 14) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 26.1 ± 5.5 | 27.4 ± 6.0 | 0.477 |
Treatment duration, months | 24.1 ± 9.3 | 28.9 ± 12.4 | 0.385 |
Sex | 0.327 | ||
Female | 34 (91.9) | 11 (78.6) | |
Male | 3 (8.1) | 3 (21.4) | |
Malocclusion | 0.812 | ||
Class I | 19 (51.3) | 9 (64.3) | |
Class II | 14 (37.8) | 4 (28.6) | |
Class III | 4 (10.8) | 1 (7.1) | |
IPR in anterior teeth | 0.527 | ||
0 mm | 12 (32.3) | 6 (42.9) | |
0–2 mm | 13 (35.1) | 6 (42.9) | |
≥ 2 mm | 12 (32.4) | 2 (14.3) | |
IPR in incisors | 0.091 | ||
0 mm | 15 (40.5) | 6 (42.9) | |
0–1 mm | 9 (24.3) | 7 (50.0) | |
≥ 1 mm | 13 (35.1) | 1 (7.1) | |
IPR in central incisors | 0.025* | ||
0 mm a | 19 (51.4) | 12 (85.7) | |
> 0 mm b | 18 (48.6) | 2 (14.3) | |
Attachments in anterior teeth | 0.820 | ||
0 | 1 (2.7) | 0 (0) | |
1–2 | 16 (43.2) | 5 (35.7) | |
> 2 | 20 (54.1) | 9 (64.3) | |
Attachments in incisors | 0.607 | ||
0 | 21 (56.8) | 10 (71.4) | |
1–2 | 11 (29.7) | 2 (14.3) | |
> 2 | 5 (13.5) | 2 (14.3) | |
Attachments in central incisors | 0.637 | ||
0 | 28 (75.7) | 12 (85.7) | |
1 | 4 (10.8) | 0 (0) | |
2 | 5 (13.5) | 2 (14.3) | |