Table 2.
Maximum tongue pressure, total number of particles, and maximum projected area of the particles by Hellman stage and gender
| Hellman's stages | Gender | Maximum tongue pressure (kPa) | Total number of particles (N) | Maximum projected area of the particles (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| III A | M | 30.117 ± 6.750 | 40.33 ± 24.632 | 77.083 ± 40.092 |
| F | 30.553 ± 4.813 | 39.63 ± 20.054 | 70.564 ± 15.344 | |
| III B | M | 33.300 ± 7.170 | 40.10 ± 21.305 | 82.994 ± 39.639 |
| F | 36.877 ± 3.889a b | 57.97 ± 21.159a, b, c | 65.741 ± 23.022 | |
| VA | M | 39.627 ± 4.127a, b, c | 72.63 ± 23.605a, b, c | 38.479 ± 9.251a, b, c, d |
| F | 30.503 ± 4.683d, e | 65.17 ± 12.573a, b, c | 41.717 ± 5.412a, b, c, d |
Note. Data are expressed as means ± standard deviation. III A = complete eruption of permanent first molar or incisors; III B = exchange phase of lateral teeth; VA = complete eruption of permanent third molars; M = male; F = female.
The significant difference was defined by one‐way analysis of variance and Tukey's honest significant difference test.
a
p < .05 versus the III A male group.
b
p < .05 versus the III A female group.
c
p < .05 versus the III B male group.
d
p < .05 versus the III B female group.
e
p < .05 versus the VA male group.