05 January 2025 : Clinical Research
Comparative Analysis of Gelatin/Polylactic Acid and Commercial PLA Membranes for Guided Bone Regeneration: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Jing Wang ABCDEFG 1, Wentian Chen BCD 2, Min Huang ACDF 3, Zhitong Zhong BCF 4, Pei Wang ACDEF 5, Runfa Wu ABCDEFG 3*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.944713
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e944713
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the participants.
| Variables | Experimental group (n=16) | Control group (n=16) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.699 | ||
| Male | 4 (25.0%) | 5 (31.25%) | |
| Female | 12 (75.0%) | 11 (68.75%) | |
| Age (year) | 43.44±11.37 | 48.13±11.87 | 0.263 |
| Implant survival rate | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| Implant site | |||
| Anterior | 2 (12.5%) | 1 (6.25%) | |
| Premolar | 4 (25.0%) | 3 (18.75%) | |
| Molar | 10 (62.5%) | 12 (75.00%) |