Table 2.
Measurement of the pre and postoperative mandibular movement amplitude.
| Variable | Minimum | Maximum | Average | Mean | S.D.(1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum preop. mouth opening | 20,00 | 42,00 | 31,83 | 30,50 | 8,10 |
| Maximum postop. mouth opening | 29,00 | 46,00 | 36,50 | 36,00 | 6,89 |
| Preop. lateral movement to the right | 3,00 | 8,00 | 6,00 | 6,50 | 1,78 |
| Postop. lateral movement to the right | 5,00 | 12,00 | 8,50 | 9,00 | 2,58 |
| Preop. lateral movement to the left | 4,00 | 9,00 | 6,58 | 6,25 | 1,74 |
| Postop. lateral movement to the right | 5,00 | 10,00 | 7,16 | 7,00 | 2,13 |
| Preop. protrusion movement | 3,00 | 10,00 | 7,16 | 8,00 | 2,71 |
| Postop. protrusion movement | 3,00 | 8,00 | 5,00 | 5,00 | 1,67 |
(1) -
Standard Deviation