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Table 5 Comparison of VAS and Landay index at 7, 14, 21 and 30 days postoperative between group A, B and C

From: Low intensity pulsed ultrasound versus low-level laser therapy on peri-implant marginal bone preservation and soft tissue healing following dental implant surgery: a randomized controlled trial

 

Group A vs. B

Group A vs. C

Group B vs. C

U-value

p value

U-value

p value

U-value

p value

Day 7

 VAS

189

0.70

32

0.001

29.5

0.001

 Landay index

35

0.001

179

0.50

62.5

0.001

Day 14

 VAS

39

0.001

29.5

0.001

6

0.001

 Landay index

44.5

0.001

171.5

0.36

44

0.001

Day 21

 VAS

159

0.07

26

0.001

21

0.001

 Landay index

50

0.001

141.5

0.09

30

0.001

Day 30

 VAS

200

1

30

0.001

30

0.001

 Landay index

110

0.001

132.5

0.03

30

0.001

  1. U-value, Mann-Whitney test value, Probability value