Table 3.
Mean removal torque values and statistical comparisons.
| Number | Mean (SD)·Ncm | Median (min; max) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three weeks | |||
| Noncoated | 10 | 32.4 (8.1) |
33.5 (16; 42) |
| HA coated | 10 | 27.8 (9.1) |
30.5 (10; 39) |
| Twelve weeks | |||
| Noncoated | 9 | 49.3 (11.1) |
54 (32; 62) |
| HA coated | 9 | 38.2 (13.4) |
40 (21; 61) |
|
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| Distribution of the removal torque differences between three weeks and twelve weeks. | |||
| Rabbit | Difference (noncoated-HA coated) |
Rabbit | Difference (noncoated-HA coated) |
|
| |||
| 1 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 8 | 12 | −3 |
| 3 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| 4 | 13 | 14 | −7 |
| 5 | −15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 3 | 16 | 8 |
| 7 | −4 | 17 | 22 |
| 8 | 3 | 18 | 11 |
| 9 | −3 | 19 | — |
| 10 | 15 | 20 | 36 |