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Table 2 Differences of the shape parameters of the back between the control and the therapy groups, measured after completing the orthodontic treatment (T1 – T2)

From: Spine deviations and orthodontic treatment of asymmetric malocclusions in children

 

lordotic angle [°]

lateral deviation [mm]

pelvic torsion [°]

 

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

 

Control

Therapy

P- value

Control

Therapy

P- value

Control

Therapy

P- value

T 1

33,5 (8,1)

33,7 (7,3)

n. s.

3,1 (1,9)

2,6 (1,4)

n. s.

0,4 (2,0)

0,3 (1,9)

n. s.

T 2

34,9 (8,1)

34,3 (6,6)

n. s.

2,9 (1,5)

2,0 (1,7)

n. s.

0,5 (1,9)

0,8 (1,8)

n. s.

  1. *Significant n.s. = not significant.