Table 2.
Histomorphometric analysis of the samples taken from each group. PRF-L = platelet-rich fibrin group; β-TCP = beta tricalcium phosphate group.
| PRF-L | β-TCP | p-Value * | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newly Formed Bone (Grafted Area) | |||
| Osteocytes (mm2) | 123.25 (5.12) | 84.02 (26.53) | 0.01 |
| Osteoblasts (mm2) | 25.50 (1.29) | 23.40 (2.63) | 0.23 |
| New mineralized tissue (%) | 77.33 (9.80) | 26.14 (7.49) | 0.01 |
| Non-mineralized tissue (%) | 22.67 (3.98) | 59.01 (2.23) | <0.001 |
| Remnant graft (%) | 0 | 14.85 (6.40) | 0.01 |
| Native Bone | |||
| Osteocytes (mm2) | 33.25 (2.50) | 44.75 (4.01) | 0.01 |
| Osteoblasts (mm2) | 9.75 (1.71) | 25.80 (7.31) | 0.01 |
* Mann–Whitney U test.