Table 3 Comparisons of histopathological findings of the groups
Parameter | Groups | Mean ± SD (Min–Max) | Median ± IQR (Q1-Q3) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Epithelial regeneration | Group C | 2.9 ± 0.4 (2–3) | 3 ± 0 (3–3) | < 0.001 |
Group NC | 0.4 ± 0.5 (0–1) | 0 ± 1 (0–1) | ||
Group TV | 2.5 ± 0.5 (2–3) | 2.5 ± 1 (2–3) | ||
Group HO | 2.8 ± 0.5 (2–3) | 3 ± 0.5 (2.5–3) | ||
Fibroblast and collagen density | Group C | 2.4 ± 0.5 (2–3) | 2 ± 1 (2–3) | 0.001 |
Group NC | 1 ± 0.8 (0–2) | 1 ± 1 (0.5–1.5) | ||
Group TV | 2.8 ± 0.5 (2–3) | 3 ± 0.5 (2.5–3) | ||
Group HO | 2.5 ± 0.5 (2–3) | 2.5 ± 1 (2–3) | ||
Neovascularization and Inflammation cell density | Group C | 1.8 ± 0.7 (1–3) | 2 ± 1 (1–2) | 0.002 |
GroupNC | 0.8 ± 0.5 (0–1) | 1 ± 0.5 (0.5–1) | ||
Group TV | 2.4 ± 0.7 (1–3) | 2.5 ± 1 (2–3) | ||
Group HO | 2 ± 0.8 (1–3) | 2 ± 1 (1.5–2.5) |