Table 5: Comparison of fractal dimension between the test and control groups in different ROIs.
Fractal Dimension |
Test Group Mean (SD) |
Control Group Mean (SD) |
p |
Subcortical area in the condyle |
1.34 (± 0.07) |
1.35 (± 0.05) |
0.15 |
Above the supracortical area of the mandibular angle |
1.34 (± 0.06)
|
1.35 (± 0.05)
|
0.03 |
Above the mandibular canal |
1.33 (± 0.07)
|
1.32 (± 0.06) |
0.34 |
Anterior to the mental foramen |
1.30 (± 0.06) |
1.31 (± 0.05) |
0.28 |