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Table 5 Reductions in the bone measurements from T1 to T2 in the study and control groups

From: Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation of periodontal and bone support loss in extraction cases

Bone parameter

Bone measurement reductions (T1-T2; mm)

P value*

Study group

Control group

(n= 12)

(n= 10)

Lingual-vestibular bone thickness

Maxillary

1.71

0.67

> 0.1

Mandibular

3.19

0.98

> 0.1

CEJ to the base of the defect

   

Distal (13 23)

1.08

0.25

< 0.05

Mesial (15 25)

0.58

0.10

< 0.05

Distal (34 44)

0.93

0.11

< 0.05

Mesial (36 46)

0.99

0.06

< 0.05

CEJ to the bone peak

   

Distal (13 23)

0.54

0.17

< 0.05

Mesial (15 25)

0.49

0.24

< 0.05

Distal (34 44)

0.21

0.05

< 0.05

Mesial (36 46)

0.20

0.06

< 0.05

Width of the defect

   

Distal (13 23)

0.42

0.16

< 0.05

Mesial (15 25)

0.22

0.12

< 0.05

Distal (34 44)

0.55

0.03

< 0.05

Mesial (36 46)

0.59

0.01

< 0.05

  1. *P > 0.10, non-significant.