Research Article

Laser Treatment for Melanin Gingival Pigmentations: A Comparison Study for 3 Laser Wavelengths 2780, 940, and 445 nm

Table 8

Statistical analysis of correlation (Kruskal–Wallis and chi-squared tests were also used to determine the correlation between the independent groups).

Test statistics
Bleeding directly after surgeryColor improvementPain is scored using VAS indexSatisfaction with treatment after 6 monthsWound healing after 10 daysRelapse after two yearsDuration of the procedure measured in minutes

Chi-squared4.5731.94316.6511.4411.2083.19123.679
Df2222222
Asymp Sig.0.1020.3790.0000.4870.5470.2030.000