13 November 2024 : Clinical Research
Impact of Different Orthodontic Appliances on Mandibular Condyle, Anterior Region of Mandibular, and Maxillary Sinus Using Panoramic Radiography
Betul Yuzbasioglu Ertugrul
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DOI: 10.12659/MSM.946265
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e946265
Table 2 Change of mandibular anterior bone quality before and after orthodontic treatment with removable functional appliances.
| Mandibular anterior bone quality before orthodontıc treatment | Mandibular anterior bone quality after orthodontıc treatment | Mandibular anterior bone quality change | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 14020±90 | 14330±36 | −310.06 | (P>0.05) |
| Group B | 13590±70 | 14110±34 | −510.30* | (P>0.05) |
| Group C | 13750±40 | 14070±85 | −320.61 | (P>0.05) |
| Group D | 14170±80 | 14450±21 | −270.12 | (P>0.05) |
| Group A: maxillary expansion appliance; Group B: twinblock/monoblock appliances; Group C: face mask appliances; Group D: chincup appliances. 0.05 indicates statistically significant difference. * The group is statistically significantly different from the others. | ||||