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. 2015 Sep-Oct;20(5):94–100. doi: 10.1590/2177-6709.20.5.094-100.oar

Table 3. - Mean and SD of subscale and overall scores at T1 and T2 with MCID and effect sizes.

Mean T1 SD T1 Mean T2 SD T2 MCID Effect size Effect size description
OS 4.77 2.64 4.29 2.42 1.21 0.18 Small
FL 5.44 4.50 5.23 4.68 2.34 0.04 Small
EW 5.95 5.14 3.26 3.83 1.91 0.52 Moderate
SW 6.70 7.23 2.89 3.89 1.94 0.52 Moderate
OL 22.75 15.80 15.67 12.32 6.16 0.45 Moderate

SD = standard deviation. MCID = minimal clinically important difference. T1 = before fixed appliance placement; T2 = 12 months after fixed appliance placement; OS = oral symptoms; FL = functional limitations; EW = emotional well-being; SW = social well-being; OL = overall score.