Table 3. Comparative Treatment Outcomes With and Without Buccinator Treatment.
| Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire Scores | Mean (SD) [95% CI] | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without Buccinator Treatment | With Buccinator Treatment | ||
| Pretreatment SAQ Score | |||
| Total | 63.5 (16.5) [60.1-68.3] | 64.2 (13.9) [58.0-68.9] | .81 |
| Buccinator-specific | 7.6 (2.1) [6.9-8.3] | 7.2 (1.7) [6.7-7.7] | .31 |
| Posttreatment SAQ Score | |||
| Total | 45.9 (13.7) [38.8-46.8] | 42.8 (13.6) [41.3-50.4] | .43 |
| Buccinator-specific | 5.7 (2.1) [5.0-6.4] | 4.1 (1.5) [3.7-4.6] | .004 |
| Absolute Difference | |||
| Total | 18.0 (11.7) [16.2-21.8] | 19.0 (9.5) [14.2-21.8] | .73 |
| Buccinator-specific | 2.0 (1.9) [1.4-2.6] | 3.3 (1.9) [2.7-3.9] | .02 |
| Duration of effect | 65.7 (12.0) [62.5-71.1] | 66.8 (14.5) [61.7-69.6] | .72 |
Abbreviations: SAQ, Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire.