Table 2.
Probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bone sounding (BS) before, 1 year and a minimum of 5 years after the corticotomy-assisted orthodontic treatment.
| Parameter | [mm] | Time of Observation | Difference between 1 Year and a Minimum of 5 Years Post-op | p-Value | Mean Diff. (95% Cl) between 1 Year and a Minimum of 5 Years Post-op |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD | x ± SD | Baseline 2.74 ± 0.57 1 year 2.48 ± 0.51 5 years 2.28 ± 0.48 |
−0.20 mm | p < 0.0001 * | −0.23 (−0.29, −0.16) |
| CAL | x ± SD | Baseline 2.75 ± 0.57 1 year 2.49 ± 0.51 5 years 2.48 ± 0.86 |
−0.01 mm | p = 0.0350 * | −0.04 (−0.17, 0.10) |
| BS | x ± SD | Baseline 4.76 ± 0.94 1 year 4.49 ± 0.77 5 years 4.29 ± 0.70 |
−0.20 mm | p = 0.2430 * | −1.11 (−1.43, −0.79) |
x ± SD—mean values and standard deviation; Mean diff.—mean difference; Cl—confidence interval; * Dunn’s multiple comparisons test with Bonferroni correction (Friedman).