Table 1 Characteristics of the subjects at the 7-year follow-up
From: Porous titanium granules in the treatment of peri-implant osseous defects—a 7-year follow-up study
Characteristic | Case (PTG) group (n = 6) | Control group (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|
Age (year), mean ± SD | 67 ± 12.9 range, 45–79 | 67.2 ± 11.8 range, 53–85 |
Male/female (n) | 3/3 | 2/4 |
Smoker | 2/6 | 3/6 |
Former smokers | 3/6 | 2/6 |
Diabetes (type 2) | 1/6 | 1/6 |
PlI at follow-up (%), mean ± SD | 19.6 ± 15.5 | 28.8 ± 35.1 |
Periodontal supportive care | 6/6 | 5/6 |
Reason for placing implants | ||
Periodontitis | 5/6 | 3/6 |
Trauma | 1/6 | 1/6 |
Caries | 0 | 1/6 |
Agenesia/Anodontia | 0 | 1/6 |