Table 1 Mean marginal bone loss (mm) using two dental implant insertion methods
From: Marginal bone resorption of posterior mandible dental implants with different insertion methods
Follow up periods | Groups | Number of patients(n) | Mean ± Standard deviation | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Three months | Manual | 200 | 0.44 ± 0.84 | 0.24 |
Mechanized | 200 | 0.51 ± 0.20 | ||
Six months | Manual | 200 | 0.59 ± 020 | < 0.00 |
Mechanised | 200 | 0.67 ± 0.19 |