Table 4 Comparison analysis of the weight difference of implants in the Mg0CA, Mg5CA, Mg10CA, Mg15CA, and titanium groups.

From: Biodegradability and biocompatibility test of Magnesium Carbonate apatite composite implants fabricated by extrusion technique on Sprague Dawley Rats

Group

15 days

30 days

Weight difference

(gram)

P value

Weight difference

(gram)

P value

Titanium

0

0.000

0

0.000

Mg0CA

82.3 ± 12.5

86 ± 13.1

Mg5CA

85.3 ± 10.0

90.3 ± 11.0

Mg10CA

68.3 ± 12.0

72.6 ± 10.6

Mg15CA

52 ± 26.4

54.6 ± 19.1

  1. Mean ± SD.