Table 1 3-d distance errors (mm) for the different surgical guide methods
From: Precision of fibula positioning guide in mandibular reconstruction with a fibula graft
Measurement point | Fibula cutting guide alone (control group) | Fibula cutting guide & fibula positioning guide (experimental group) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Anterior segment-mesial point (n = 15) | 4.3 ± 2.3 | 3.1 ± 1.5 | 0.096 |
Anterior segment-distal point (n = 15) | 7.2 ± 3.2 | 5.7 ± 3.6 | 0.260 |
Middle segment-mesial point (n = 15) | 7.7 ± 3.5 | 6.3 ± 3.6 | 0.290 |
Middle segment-distal point (n = 15) | 16.5 ± 8.1 | 12.1 ± 7.7 | 0.147 |
Posterior segment-mesial point (n = 15) | 16.8 ± 7.9 | 12.0 ± 7.9 | 0.111 |
Posterior segment-distal point (n = 15) | 18.1 ± 9.8 | 14.5 ± 8.8 | 0.304 |
Condyle lateral point (n = 15) | 19.4 ± 8.9 | 16.2 ± 8.7 | 0.338 |
Total (N = 105) | 12.8 ± 8.8 | 10.0 ± 7.9 | 0.015* |