Table 3.
Gender wise comparison of all parameters
| Parameter | Male | Female | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesiodistal dimension of incisive fossa | 3.24±1.03 | 3.22±0.97 | 0.20 | 0.83 |
| Antero-posterior dimension of IF | 3.21±1.03 | 2.83±0.85 | 3.13 | 0.002 (HS) |
| Angle of NPC | 77.04±44.05 | 87.15±39.67 | 1.90 | 0.058 |
| Length of NPC | 13.60±2.62 | 11.69±2.41 | 5.98 | <0.001 (VHS) |
| Mesiodistal diameter of NPC at nasal level | 3.35±1.86 | 3.18±1.62 | 0.74 | 0.45 |
| Mesiodistal diameter of NPC at mid level | 2.34±1.04 | 2.12±0.99 | 1.70 | 0.08 |
| Mesiodistal diameter of NPC at palate | 3.61±1.17 | 3.31±1.06 | 2.11 | 0.03 (S) |
NPC=Nasopalatine canal; HS=Highly significant; VHS=Very highly significant; S=Significant; IF=Incisive foramen