TABLE 1.
Study population characteristics at baseline (n = 24 patients)
| Variable | BO (n = 11) | EB (n = 13) | Test value, p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 65.5 (11.2) | 57.3 (15.1) | T = 1.479, p = .153 a |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 5 (45%) | 8 (62%) | X2 = 0.621, |
| Female | 6 (55%) | 5 (38%) | p = .431 b |
| Smoking status | |||
| Smoker | 3 (27%) | 2 (15%) | Fisher's exact test,p = .630 |
| Non‐smoker | 8 (73%) | 11 (85%) | |
| History of periodontal treatment | |||
| Yes | 4 (36%) | 6 (46%) | |
| No | 5 (46%) | 7 (54%) | |
| Unknown | 2 (18%) | 0 (0%) | ‐ |
| Type of prosthesis | |||
| Single crown | 8 (73%) | 11 (84%) | ‐ |
| Fixed partial denture | 3 (27%) | 1 (8%) | |
| Overdenture | 0 (0%) | 1 (8%) | |
| Jaw | |||
| Maxilla | 6 (55%) | 6 (46%) | X2 = 0.168, |
| Mandible | 5 (45%) | 7 (54%) | p = .682 b |
| Location | |||
| Anterior | 2 (18%) | 2 (15%) | Fisher's exact test, p = 1.000 |
| Posterior | 9 (82%) | 11 (85%) | |
| Years of function mean (SD) (range) |
7.0 (3.4) (3–13) |
8.1 (4.9) (2–20) |
T = −0.616, p = .544 a |
Abbreviations: BO, Bio‐Oss®; EB, Endobon®; SD, standard deviation.
a
Independent sample t test.
b
Chi‐square test.