Table 2.
Comparison of bone-implant contact (BIC%) between immediate/4 weeks and delayed/8 weeks and between loaded and unloaded (control) groups.
| Group | Immediate/4 weeks | Delayed/8 weeks | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (%) ± SD | Mean (%) ± SD | t-test | |
| Maxilla | |||
| Loaded | 62.69 ± 10.6 | 67.42 ± 8.3 | P = 0.426 |
| Unloaded | 65.72 ± 15 | 70.43 ± 10.4 | P = 0.542 |
| Independent t-test | P = 0.663 | P = 0.623 | |
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| Mandible | |||
| Loaded | 76.59 ± 9.6 | 79.67 ± 14.7 | P = 0.669 |
| Unloaded | 84.71 ± 4.6 | 88.22 ± 14.0 | P = 0.180 |
| Independent t-test | P = 0.202 | P = 0.069 | |