Table 1.
Characteristics of the patients in the study groups
| Patients | Implants (test) | Teeth (control) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 24 | 24 | |
| Male | 7 (29.2%) | 13 (54.2%) | .08 |
| Female | 17 (70.8%) | 11 (45.8%) | |
| Follow‐up (months) Mean ± SD [range] | 52 ± 23 [24–89] | 52 ± 19 [27–76] | 1.00 |
| FDP materiala | 1.00 | ||
| PFM | 12 | 11 | |
| PFZ | 11 | 12 | |
| FZ | 1 | 1 | |
| Mandible | 9 | 11 | .77 |
| Maxilla | 15 | 13 | |
| Patient age at treatment (years) | <.001 | ||
| Average ± SD [range] | 71 ± 7 [63–86] | 58 ± 13 [26–76] |
a
Fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) consisted of porcelain fused to metal (PFM), porcelain fused to zirconia (PFZ), or full zirconia (FZ).