Table 2 Comparison between mean wire-bending scores obtained for six orthodontic components with LD and FC teaching methods
Orthodontic component | Mean Wire Bending Score (SD) (Max score = 10) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Live demonstration cohort (n = 20) | Flipped classroom cohort (n = 20) | ||
Adams clasp | 4.58 ± 1.80 | 6.86 ± 1.27 | 0.00* |
Buccal canine retractor | 8.58 ± 0.99 | 8.94 ± 0.64 | 0.18 |
Palatal finger spring | 9.33 ± 1.10 | 9.11 ± 0.68 | 0.45 |
Southend clasp | 6.33 ± 1.41 | 7.13 ± 1.76 | 0.13 |
Z-spring | 7.54 ± 1.61 | 8.88 ± 0.99 | 0.03* |
Hawley labial bow | 9.26 ± 1.22 | 8.90 ± 0.81 | 0.27 |