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Baseline characteristics of participants in the two groups
| Clear aligners (N = 35) | Fixed appliances (N = 35) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 24.71 ± 7.48 | 22.51 ± 6.47 |
| Sex (N, %) | ||
| Male | 13 (37%) | 8 (23%) |
| Female | 22 (63%) | 27 (77%) |
| Treatment time (mean ± SD) | 21.54 ± 5.55 | 23.31 ± 6.25 |
| Extraction (N, %) | 19 (54%) | 14 (40%) |
SD standard deviation
