Table 3 Mean Periotest values (PT) of survived axial and tilted implants
Collective | PT value | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
At insertion | 3 months | ||
Total (n = 57) | −1.8 ± 2.4 Range −8 to 1 | −3.5 ± 1.6 Range −7 to −1 | <0.001 |
Axial (n = 39) | −2.0 ± 2.5 Range −8 to 1 | −3.4 ± 1.5 Range −6 to −1 | <0.005 |
Tilted (n = 18) | −1.4 ± 2.1 Range −6 to 1 | −3.6 ± 1.7 Range −6 to −1 | <0.005 |