Table 3: Comparison of mandibular cortical index between the test and control groups.

Mandibular Cortical Index (MCI)

Test Group n (%)

Control Group n (%)

p

 

C1

 

139 (67.5)

 

137 (70.6)

 

 

C2

 

66 (32.0)

 

54 (27.9)

0.39

 

C3

 

1 (0.5)

 

3 (1.5)