Table 2.
Results of the evaluation of bridging states: 1 = complete bridging, 2 = partial bridging, 3 = no bridging. Only for the BMP-2 group, partial or complete bridging was observed in all animals. n = 4–6 animals per group. Scoring values stated as median form four different evaluators and summarized as the median of all animals per group. Empty: untreated control, BC: blood clot, SD-MBG: spray-dried mesoporous bioactive glass; BMP-2: bone morphogenetic protein 2, x: no µCT image available.
| Empty | BC | BC + SD-MBG | BC + SD-MBG + BMP-2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Animal 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Animal 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Animal 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Animal 5 | 3 | x | x | x |
| Animal 6 | 2 | x | x | x |
| Median all animals | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Bridging | No | No | No | Complete/partial |