Table 3:

Summary of histologic scores

Gross NeckMicro NeckCompactionDomeTotal Score
2 wk (n = 5)0.0 ± 0.00.2 ± 0.30.8 ± 0.80.5 ± 0.41.4 ± 0.8
4 wk (n = 7)1.3 ± 1.31.7 ± 1.00.9 ± 0.72.4 ± 1.0*4.7 ± 1.8*
10 wk (n = 5)0.8 ± 1.30.9 ± 1.20.4 ± 0.52.8 ± 1.4*4.1 ± 2.5
16 wk (n = 4)1.5 ± 0.62.1 ± 0.9*1.1 ± 0.73.8 ± 0.4*6.5 ± 1.0*
24 wk (n = 6)1.7 ± 1.22.4 ± 1.0*1.2 ± 0.84.0 ± 0.0*7.2 ± 1.6*£
  • Note:—Data are represented as the mean ± SD.

  • * Variable is significantly different from the 2-week mean.

  • Variable is significantly different from the 4-week mean.

  • £ Variable is significantly different from the 10-week mean.