Table 3.
Pain scores, fever, tooth in line of fracture, wound dehiscence in both groups
| Group a | Group b | p < 0.01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 day course | 1 day course | Statistical significance | |
| Pain (VAS scores) | p > 0.01 | ||
| Pre op | 1.4 | 1.35 | |
| Post op | 1.53 | 1.49 | |
| Fever | 12.5 % (9) | 12.5 % (9) | p > 0.01 |
| Tooth in line fracture | 17.5 % (13) | 19 % (14) | p > 0.01 |
| Wound dehiscence | 8 % (5) | 7.5 % (5) | p > 0.01 |