Table 5.
The correlation between the overall tooth movement and root resorption
| Statistical value | Orthodontics only | Piezocision |
|---|---|---|
| Spearman’s ρ | 0.63 | 0.97 |
| p-value | 0.053 | 0.001 |
Spearman's rank correlation test was performed. Spearmans' rho indicates the correlation was weak and not significant for the orthodontics only side, but strong and significant after piezocision.