Table 1 Comparison of lased and control group condyles in different variables (mm)
From: The effect of low level laser on condylar growth during mandibular advancement in rabbits
Variable(mm) | Group | Mean | STD | Max | Min | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Max thickness condylar fibrous tissue | L | 1.40 | 0.46 | 0.90 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
C | 2.99 | 0.89 | 2.10 | 4.50 | ||
Min thickness condylar fibrous tissue | L | 0.59 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.10 | 0.014 |
C | 1.02 | 0.43 | 0.60 | 1.90 | ||
Max thickness condylar cartilage | L | 3.73 | 1.42 | 1.80 | 6.80 | 0.115 |
C | 4.83 | 1.41 | 2.80 | 7.10 | ||
Min thickness condylar cartilage | L | 1.41 | 0.91 | 0.75 | 4.10 | 0.413 |
C | 1.74 | 0.73 | 0.90 | 3.10 | ||
Max thickness condylar new bone | L | 19.29 | 1.63 | 16.20 | 21.60 | 0.00 |
C | 12.24 | 1.03 | 9.80 | 13.10 | ||
Min thickness condylar new bone | L | 5.04 | 0.97 | 3.50 | 6.50 | 0.00 |
C | 2.25 | 0.50 | 1.60 | 3.20 |