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Patients in both groups underwent CBCT to quantify the positioning shifts in the vertical (Svrt), lateral (Slat) and longitudinal (Slng) axes, as well as the total shift. Statistical indicators including median, interquartile range (IQR), and range were calculated, and Mann\u2013Whitney U tests were performed due to non-normal data distribution. Median values in all axes were same between groups: Svrt = 0.4 cm, Slat = 0.2 cm, Slng = 0.4 cm. Group A showed a higher total median shift equal to 0.8 cm versus 0.7 cm of Group B. However, IQRs were smaller in the Group B for all directions and total shift, indicating greater method consistency. Statistically significant differences (p &lt; 0.05) were observed in all axes, except the vertical. 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