Table 1 Deviation of the digital models with metal artifact reduction algorithm (mean, standard deviation) and comparison of deviation according to the different reference planes.

From: Accuracy of digital model generated from CT data with metal artifact reduction algorithm

Reference plane

Mean ± standard deviation (mm)

P-value*

Axial

Maxilla plane

0.0816 ± 0.0448

0.397

Mandible plane

0.0753 ± 0.0560

Coronal

Right plane

0.0988 ± 0.0945

Left plane

0.0914 ± 0.0577

Total

 

0.0868 ± 0.0540

 
  1. *P < 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance, and the P-value was calculated using analysis of variance (ANOVA).
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