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Table 3 Comparison between group I (immediate loading) and group II (delayed loading) mesial and distal (M ± SD in mm) implant marginal bone loss after 6 and 12 months

From: Comparing marginal bone height changes around immediately and delayed implant-retained mandibular overdentures in controlled diabetic patients: a randomized clinical study

 

Follow-up time

Group I, M ± SD (mm)

Group II, M ± SD (mm)

P value

Mesial

After 6 months

0.82 ± 0.11

0.79 ± 0.1

0.5*

After 12 months

1.01 ± 0.11

1.03 ± 0.12

0.6*

Distal

After 6 months

0.75 ± 0.09

0.74 ± 0.08

0.7*

After 12 months

1.04 ± 0.04

1.38 ± 0.23

0.001**

  1. M mean, SD standard deviation, P probability level
  2. *Insignificantly difference
  3. **Significantly difference