Table 3

Questionnaire results for the 2 groups

QuestionnaireMaxillaryZygomaticp value
Positive result† on STOP questionnaire, no. (%)5 (18)4 (24)0.7*
Epworth Sleepiness Scale score, mean ± SD4.3 ± 3.85.4 ± 3.20.2
NOSE scale score, mean ± SD17.8 ± 21.929.1 ± 28.80.3

  • NOSE = Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation; SD = standard deviation;

  • STOP = snoring, tiredness, observed apnea, high blood pressure.

  • ↵* χ2 test (positive v. negative result).

  • ↵† Two or more positive answers.