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Table 3 Comparison of the gingival index at suture removal and after one month between groups

From: Simple versus cross-mattress sutures for nondisplaced flaps of the maxillary molar region: a randomized controlled trial

Gingival index N (%)

Simple (n = 16)

Cross-mattress (n = 16)

P-value*

At suture removal (10 days)

 3

4 (25.0)

2 (12.5)

0.365

 2

12 (75.0)

14 (87.5)

 

 1

0 (0.0)

0 (0.0)

 

One month after surgery

 3

0 (0.0)

0 (0.0)

0.476

 2

8 (50.0)

6 (37.5)

 

 1

8 (50.0)

10 (62.5)

 
  1. Abbreviations: N Number
  2. * Analyzed by the Chi-squared test