Table 3.
Comparison of mean deviation of mini-implants from ideal position between maxillary and mandibular sites in the CBCT group and RVG group, respectively, with level of significance
| Variable | CBCT group | RVG group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxillary site ( n = 12) | Mandibular site ( n = 8) | Significance ( p value) | Maxillary site ( n = 12) | Mandibular site ( n = 8) | Significance ( p value) | |
| Mean DMH (in mm) | 0.0825 | 0.1225 | 0.256 | 0.65 | 0.436 | 0.354 |
| Mean DMEP (in mm) | 0.361 | 0.436 | 0.570 | 0.505 | 0.871 | 0.149 |
| Mean DMT (in mm) | 0.499 | 0.717 | 0.401 | 0.944 | 1.178 | 0.727 |
| Mean DMA(in degrees) | 4.416 | 5.125 | 0.683 | 4 | 9.5 | 0.099 |
DMH, deviation of height of mini-implant; DMEP, deviation of point of entry of mini-implant; DMT, deviation of tip of mini-implant; DMA, angular deviation of mini-implant from the ideal path.