Table 1 Vertical displacement and stiffness during cyclic loading compared between two groups
Description | Cycles | Ti group (n = 6) | Mg group (n = 6) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vertical displacement (mm) | 100 | 2.4 ± 1.0 | 1.3 ± 1.4 | 0.196 |
500 | 3.3 ± 1.3 | 1.7 ± 1.7 | 0.142 | |
1,000 | 3.7 ± 1.5 | 1.9 ± 1.9 | 0.128 | |
2,500 | 4.2 ± 1.7 | 2.3 ± 2.2 | 0.172 | |
5,000 | 4.5 ± 1.8 | 2.3 ± 3.3 | 0.125 | |
Stiffness (N/mm) | 0 | 53.1 ± 19.2 | 82.2 ± 53.9 | 0.257 |
5,000 | 90.6 ± 48.9 | 120.0 ± 48.3 | 0.319 |