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Distribution of treatment length in the different reasons for claim.
| Reason for Claim (n, %) | Mean of Treatment Length | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Delay of diagnosis (11, 44%) | 3.8 ± 1.1489 | 0.034 |
| Delay of treatment (24, 96%) | 3.254 ± 1.2065 | 0.838 |
| False diagnosis (4, 16%) | 3.250 ± 0.9574 | 0.991 |
| Lack of diagnosis of periodontal disease (13, 52%) | 2.792 ± 1.0889 | 0.044 |
| Ortho treatment on active periodontal disease (22, 88%) | 3.105 ± 1.1454 | 0.112 |
