Table 3.
Intra-group comparison of mean percent defect fill after 3 and 6 months from baseline
| Group | Time line | Mean±SD | Paired difference, mean±SD | Paired t-test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| t | P | ||||
| Control | 3M | 17.45±23.42 | 16.28±15.5 | 4.1 | 0.001* |
| 6M | 33.73±24.69 | ||||
| Test | 3M | 18.81±17.50 | 36.79±15.2 | 9.34 | 0.005* |
| 6M | 55.61±18.04 | ||||
*Significance set at α=0.05. Control: Control group treated with open flap debridement only; Test: Test group treated with open flap debridement and Platelet-rich fibrin matrix. 3M: 3 months postsurgery; 6M: 6 months postsurgery; SD: Standard deviation