Table 2.
comparison between osteoblast count per photomicrograph after 4 and 8 weeks in test and control groups.
| Osteoblast count per photomicrograph | Control group | Test group | Unpaired t-test | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After 4 weeks | ||||
| Range | 69–81 | 97–108 | ||
| Mean | 77.00 | 101.86 | 7.98 | 0.001a |
| S.D. | 4.04 | 4.06 | ||
| 95.0% C.I. | 73.3–80.7 | 98.1–105.6 | ||
| After 8 weeks | ||||
| Range | 56–68 | 67–75 | ||
| Mean | 61.71 | 70.43 | 4.21 | 0.003a |
| S.D. | 4.46 | 2.82 | ||
| 95.0% C.I. | 57.6–65.8 | 67.8–73.03 | ||
| Paired t-test | 6.21 | 8.21 | ||
| P value | 0.002a | 0.001a | ||
Unpaired t-test was used to compare between the two studied groups at the same time.
Paired t-test was used to compare between the interval times in the same group.
P was significant if ≤0.05.
aSignificant difference.