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Table 3 Pre-treatment comparisons of temporomandibular joint spaces, and condylar position in the three coordinates

From: Three dimensional evaluation of the skeletal and temporomandibular joint changes following stabilization splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and mandibular deviation: a retrospective study

Measurements (mm)

Contralateral side

Deviated side

P value

Temporomandibular Joint Spaces

 SJS

2.58 ± 0.74

2.49 ± 0.88

0.393

 MJS

2.78 ± 0.84

2.70 ± 0.92

0.690

 AJS

1.87 ± 0.81

2.35 ± 1.01

0.045*

 PJS

1.60 ± 0.68

1.25 ± 0.79

0.119

 LJS

2.20 ± 0.88

2.35 ± 1.10

0.464

Anatomical landmarks (CO), Coordinate (mm)

 X

51.48 ± 3.16

49.94 ± 2.16

0.007**

 Y

26.20 ± 8.42

25.51 ± 8.47

0.198

 Z

69.97 ± 3.71

71.66 ± 3.53

0.001**

  1. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01
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BMC Oral Health

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