Table 2.
Bivariate comparisons between the primary predictor variable (gonial angle) and the other variables.
| High Gonial Angle | Low Gonial Angle | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study sample | |||
| Patients | 86 | 86 | Not applicable |
| Lower third molar | 127 (47.7%) | 139 (52.3%) | Not applicable |
| Age (years) | 26.1 ± 4.5 | 26.4 ± 4.7 | 0.2 |
| Sex | 0.03 * | ||
| Male | 72 (56.7%) | 97 (69.8%) | |
| Ramus length (mm) | 65.6 ± 6 | 69.8 ± 5.7 | <0.001 * |
| Ramus width (mm) | 30.1 ± 2.8 | 32.1 ± 3 | <0.001 * |
| Ramus divergency (°) | 63.7 ± 23.3 | 67 ± 22.5 | 0.06 |
| Retromolar space (mm) | 11.6 ± 2.1 | 11.4 ± 2.2 | 0.18 |
* Statistically significant p-values (p < 0.05).