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Comparison of VAS scores between the two groups at 24 hours and 1 week
| Time | Group | n | Mean rank | Mean score (SD) | Sum of ranks | Sig. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Heat-activated NiTi | 10 | 7.65 | 35.5 (7.29) | 76.50 | 0.03* |
| Superelastic NiTi | 10 | 13.35 | 42.9 (5.84) | 133.50 | ||
| 1 week | Heat-activated NiTi | 10 | 7.65 | 4.1 (1.66) | 76.50 | 0.02* |
| Superelastic NiTi | 10 | 13.35 | 5.8 (1.32) | 133.50 |
