Table 2.
Comparison of clinical and radiographical variable scores and frequency distribution between the study groups
| Variable | Implant (test), n = 24 | Teeth (control), n = 22 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaque index | |||
| Mesial support | 0 = 21 | 0 = 15 | .219 |
| 1 = 3 | 1 = 5 | ||
| 2 = 0 | 2 = 2 | ||
| Distal support | 0 = 21 | 0 = 12 | .031 |
| 1 = 3 | 1 = 6 | ||
| 2 = 0 | 2 = 4 | ||
| Bleeding index | |||
| Mesial support | 0 = 10 | 0 = 17 | .017 |
| 1 = 8 | 1 = 2 | ||
| 2 = 6 | 2 = 3 | ||
| 3 = 2 | 3 = 1 | ||
| Distal support | 0 = 9 | 0 = 14 | .638 |
| 1 = 8 | 1 = 5 | ||
| 2 = 6 | 2 = 4 | ||
| 3 = 2 | 3 = 1 | ||
| Gingiva index | |||
| Mesial support | 0 = 22 | 0 = 18 | .581 |
| 1 = 2 | 1 = 4 | ||
| Distal support | 0 = 22 | 0 = 18 | .581 |
| 1 = 2 | 1 = 4 | ||
| Probing pocket depth | |||
| Mesial support (in mm) | 2 = 1 | .609 | |
| 3 = 18 | 3 = 15 | ||
| 4 = 4 | 4 = 5 | ||
| 5 = 1 | |||
| Distal support (in mm) | 2 = 1 | 2 = 1 | .578 |
| 3 = 14 | 3 = 10 | ||
| 4 = 6 | 4 = 6 | ||
| 5 = 3 | 5 = 2 | ||
| Radiographical bone level | |||
| Mesial support (in mm) | −0.70 ± 0.70 | −0.33 ± 0.44 | .033 |
| Distal support (in mm) | −0.51 ± 0.48 | −0.31 ± 0.44 | .164 |