Table 3 Outcome of Mechanical Testing.
|  | G 1 (n = 7) | G 2 (n = 7) | G 3 (n = 7) | G 4 (n = 7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Load to failure-operated side (N) | 17.6 ± 4.2 | 11.0 ± 6.2 | 22.3 ± 7.4 | 17.9 ± 5.9 |
Load to failure-control side (N) | 24.5 ± 2.8 | 21.6 ± 7.8 | 21.8 ± 6.2 | 26.3 ± 5.5 |
95% Confidence intervals | 2.8–11.0 | 2.5–18.9 | -8.5–7.4 | 1.8–15.1 |
P value | 0.002 | 0.015 | 0.104 | 0.017 |
Tear pattern Insertional: Midsubstance – operated side (n) | 5:2 | 7:0 | 3:4 | 3:4 |
Tear pattern Insertional: Midsubstance – control side (n) | 0:7 | 1:6 | 0:7 | 0:7 |
P value | 0.007 | 0.002 | 0.060 | 0.060 |
