Table 6.
Age-wise comparison of condylar guidance angle for orthopantomograph method
| Side | Age (years) | Number of individuals (n) | Mean ± SD | 95% CI | F (df) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right | 25-30 | 17 | 39.01 ± 2.19 | 37.89–40.14 | 17.49 (2/37) | <0.001** |
| 31-35 | 12 | 36.57 ± 2.05 | 35.26–37.87 | |||
| 36-40 | 11 | 33.69 ± 2.79 | 31.81–35.57 | |||
| Left | 25-30 | 17 | 37.89 ± 2.12 | 36.80–38.98 | 10.16 (2/37) | <0.001** |
| 31-35 | 12 | 36.63 ± 1.64 | 35.58–37.67 | |||
| 36-40 | 11 | 34.14 ± 2.66 | 32.35–35.92 |
Data were given as mean±SD and the significant difference among the groups was assessed by using one-way ANOVA; P<0.001 showing the highly significant difference. df: Degree of freedom, SD: Standard deviation, CI: Confidence interval