Table 3.
Characterization and comparison of oropharyngeal volume before and after RME.
| Variables | Group | Pre-RME M (SD) | Post-RME M (SD) | Difference dimension (d) | p Pre-Post | p interaction group*time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | Total | 8656.09 (12498.82) | 10631.71 (14793.89) | 0.72 | 0.002 | |
| Primary Snoring | 11098.34 (16673.82) | 13723.33 (19683.44) | 0.82 | 0.012 | 0.218 | |
| OSA | 5769.80 (2961.41) | 6977.98 (3367.60) | 0.61 | 0.072 | ||
| p groups | 0.308 | 0.275 |
Results presented as mean (standard deviation).
RME, Rapid Maxillary Expansion; M, Mean; SD, Standard Deviation; OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea.