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Comparisons between the thickness changes (mm) of MAS, MM and FT
| Measurements | Groups | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction | Nonextraction | ||
| Changes in MAS thickness (mm) | 1.270 ± 0.780 (p < 0.001) | 0.675 ± 0.822(p = 0.002) | 0.021* |
| Changes in MM thickness (mm) | 1.284 ± 0.586 (p < 0.001) | 0.931 ± 0.658 (p < 0.001) | 0.049* |
| Changes in FT thickness (mm) | 0.006 ± 0.491 (p = 0.858) | − 0.302 ± 0.458 (p = 0.008) | 0.096 |
Abbreviations: MAS Masseter area of the face, MM Masseter muscle, FT Fat tissue
*p < 0.05
