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Table 2 Distribution of student’s total self-confidence scores in procedures in anterior, premolar and molar teeth groups according to their grades

From: Evaluation of confidence levels of undergraduate dental students in various stages of root canal treatment

Teeth Group

(max score = 35)

4th grade

(n = 133)

Median score (25th-75th percentile)

5th grade

(n = 130)

Median score (25th-75th percentile)

p value*

Anterior

29.0 (25.0–32.0)

25.0 (21.0–28.0)

< 0.001

Premolar

28.0 (25.0–32.0)

24.0 (21.00-27.25)

< 0.001

Molar

25.0 (21.25-28.0)

21.5 (18.0–25.0)

< 0.001

p value**

< 0.001

< 0.001

 
  1. *Mann-Whitney U Test
  2. **Related Samples Friedman’s Test