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. 2022 May 9;23:15. doi: 10.1186/s40510-022-00410-x

Table 2.

Comparison of the arch width between estimated and actual tooth models in manual method (unit: mm)

Estimated tooth model Actual tooth model P value*
Mean SD Max Min Mean SD Max Min
Maxilla
 Inter-incisor width U1 6.8 1.3 8.8 5.2 7.1 1.0 8.4 6.1 0.384
 Inter-incisor width U2 16.6 2.0 19.9 14.9 17.4 2.3 20.6 14.6 0.170
 Inter-canine width 32.3 1.9 35.0 30.0 32.0 1.9 35.0 30.0 0.233
 Inter-premolar width 38.6 2.8 40.4 33.8 39.7 2.7 42.1 35.4 0.014*
 Inter-molar width 50.3 2.8 52.2 45.4 51.2 3.0 54.5 46.4 0.145
Mandible
 Inter-incisor width L1 4.0 1.6 6.7 2.8 4.0 1.2 5.9 2.9 0.946
 Inter-incisor width L2 11.2 0.9 12.2 9.9 11.6 1.0 12.5 10.5 0.203
 Inter-canine width 21.9 2.4 25.8 19.8 22.0 2.2 25.4 19.7 0.934
 Inter-premolar width 30.3 1.6 33.0 29.0 32.0 2.2 35.1 29.7 0.018*
 Inter-molar width 39.9 2.0 43.3 38.3 41.0 2.2 43.8 38.3 0.202

SD, Standard deviation

*The results of paired t test. U1, maxillary central incisors; U2, maxillary lateral incisors; L1, mandibular central incisors; L2, mandibular lateral incisors