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 surgery | Color improvement | Pain is scored using VAS index | Satisfaction with treatment after 6 months | Wound healing after 10 days | Relapse after two years | Duration of the procedure measured in minutes |
| Chi-squared | 4.573 | 1.943 | 16.651 | 1.441 | 1.208 | 3.191 | 23.679 | Df | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Asymp Sig. | 0.102 | 0.379 | 0.000 | 0.487 | 0.547 | 0.203 | 0.000 |
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