Research Article

KPG Index versus OPG Measurements: A Comparison between 3D and 2D Methods in Predicting Treatment Duration and Difficulty Level for Patients with Impacted Maxillary Canines

Table 1

Contingency table comparing KPG index vs. Stewart’s measurement.
(a)

KPGStewartTotal
ShorterLonger

Shorter661278
Longer121527

Total7827105

(b) Chi-square tests

Value value

Pearson correlation ( ) 0.4020.017*
Yates χ 23.7410.053
Positive likelihood ratio1.904
Negative likelihood ratio0.277
Sensitivity0.846
Specificity0.556
Positive predictive value0.846
Negative predictive value0.556

 *Statistically significant association.