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Table 4 Comparison of the actual and estimated age by the regression model including significant variables (n = 300)

From: Age estimation by pulp to tooth area ratio in canine teeth using cone-beam computed tomography

Age group (year)

N

Observed age

Predicted age

Difference (predict–observed)

P value

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Under 20

37

17.14 ± 1.68

20.58 ± 6.57

3.45 ± 6.48

0.003

20–30

76

25.32 ± 2.73

27.47 ± 5.71

2.15 ± 4.97

0.000

30–40

70

35.26 ± 2.74

35.65 ± 5.42

0.29 ± 5.62

0.569

40–50

70

45.82 ± 3.05

44.62 ± 3.87

− 1.21 ± 4.58

0.033

50–60

47

54.21 ± 2.71

48.75 ± 4.95

− 5.47 ± 5.21

0.000