Table 1 Demographic, clinical, and implant characteristics of study participants
Characteristics | Group A (n = 21) | Group B (n = 21) | Group C (n = 21) | p-value†|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years)* | 49.5 ± 8.06 | 47.95 ± 6.56 | 48.85 ± 5.86 | 0.77‡ |
Sex§ | ||||
 Female | 12 (57.1%) | 11 (52.4%) | 13 (61.9%) | 0.82 |
 Male | 9 (42.9%) | 10 (47.6%) | 8 (38.1%) | |
 Duration of Edentulism (months)* | 5.4 ± 1.8 | 6.3 ± 1.7 | 5.8 ± 1.6 | 0.22‡ |
Reason for Tooth Loss§ | ||||
 Caries | 10 (47.6%) | 8 (38.1%) | 9 (42.9%) | 0.17 |
 Periodontal Disease | 5 (23.8%) | 8 (38.1%) | 9 (42.9%) | |
 Trauma | 3 (14.3%) | 5 (23.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
 Failed Endodontic Treatment | 3 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (14.3%) | |
Implant Location§ | ||||
 Maxilla | 13 (61.9%) | 9 (42.9%) | 11 (52.4%) | 0.47 |
 Mandible | 8 (38.1%) | 12 (57.1%) | 10 (47.6%) | |
Implant Dimensions* | ||||
 Length (mm) | 13.16 ± 1.61 | 12.97 ± 1.91 | 12.14 ± 1.48 | 0.13‡ |
 Diameter (mm) | 3.82 ± 0.34 | 3.74 ± 0.18 | 3.66 ± 0.49 | 0.07‡ |