Sleep characteristics of the 2 groups
| Characteristic | Group; mean ± SD | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxillary | Zygomatic | ||
| Apnea–Hypopnea Index (events/h) | 10.8 ± 11.2 | 7.6 ± 6.6 | 0.8 |
| Arterial oxygen saturation, % | 95.3 ± 2.0 | 95.6 ± 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Minimum arterial oxygen saturation, % | 88.2 ± 6.1 | 89.1 ± 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Oxygen desaturation index, % | 9.2 ± 9.2 | 3.2 ± 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Snoring time, min | 261.2 ± 99.8 | 193.6 ± 58.9 | 0.2 |
SD = standard deviation.