Table 2 Outcome in single tooth vs. multiple implants
Type of restoration | Number of implants in group | PES (average across all observations) | Bone loss (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Single tooth | 18 (37.5%) | 8.8 ± 2.3 | 1.91 ± 1.33 |
Two or three adjacent implants | 23 (47.9%) | 6.9 ± 2.5 | 1.45 ± 1.15 |
Four or more adjacent implants | 7 (14.6%) | 6.3 ± 2.4 | 1.05 ± 1.38 |
p-value | Â | 0.024 (all 3 groups) | >0.05 |
0.018 (single vs. 2-3) | |||
0.026 (single vs. ≥4) | |||
0.561 (2-3 vs. ≥4) |