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Figure 2. Mean values of bone loss for single-standing (black) and splinted (grey) implants in biologically homogeneous groups I, II, and III with number of sites (n) and standard deviation (SD). P values for comparisons within groups are shown in the diagrams. P values for comparisons between biologically homogeneous groups for single-standing and splinted implants, respectively, are depicted below the diagrams. (A) Unlike single-standing implants, splinted implants showed a distinct increase in bone loss toward greater Composite Inflammation Scores. Hence, the greatest differences were found in the third group. (B-E) Illustration of the dependency of bone loss on Modified Plaque Index (B), Sulcus Fluid Flow Rate (C), Modified Bleeding Index (D), and Keratinized Mucosa (E). As with Composite Inflammation Score, there is a general trend toward higher score values for splinted implants.

J DENT RES, Vol. 85, No. 8, 711-716 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/154405910608500805

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