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Table 1 The mean of the RTQ (removal torque) values and the difference between the groups

From: Effect of low-level laser therapy on osseointegration of titanium dental implants in ovariectomized rabbits: biomechanics and micro-CT analysis

Removal torque results RTQ (Ncm)

The mean of the RTQ (removal torque) values. Standard deviation (SD) and number of subjects (n)

Group shamOVX-LLLT

[mean ± SD (n)]

Group shamOVX

[mean ± SD (n)]

Group OVX-LLLT

[mean ± SD (n)]

Group OVX

[Mean ± SD (n)]

74.6 ± 15.4 (6)

55.4 ± 18.5 (6)

56.1 ± 5.1 (6)

34.4 ± 7.4 (6)

Differences in mean values of RTQ values between groups

Group

ShamOVX(LLLT)-OVX

Group

ShamOVX(LLLT)-ShamOVX

Group

ShamOVX(LLLT) -OVX(LLLT)

Group

OVX(LLLT)-OVX

Group

ShamOVX–OVX(LLLT)

Group

ShamOVX-OVX

40.1**

19.2*

18.5*

21.6*

0.71

20.9*

  1. *Statistical difference between groups, p < 0.05
  2. **Statistical difference between groups, p < 0.001