Comparison of Test Material (OS + DB) and Control Material (ICA) According to Instrumentation in 32 Patients*
| Assessment time, mo | Instrumentation, n = 23 | No instrumentation, n = 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 78 | 78 |
| 12 | 83 | 100 |
OS + DB = OsteoSet pellets plus decompression bone, ICA = iliac crest autograft.
↵* Values are the percentage of patients with OS + DB equal to or better than ICA.
The total group of 40 patients was assessed at 6 mo. The respective results for these were as follows: instrumentation, n = 27, 81%; no instrumentation, n = 13, 69%.