Differences in graft area, viable cell area and trephine damage between grafts prepared using peeling versus liquid bubble separation
| Measurement | Peel (n=8) | Liquid bubble (n=8) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graft area—flat | 49.9±0.51 mm2 | 52.6±0.73 mm2 | <0.001 |
| Graft area—spherical cap | 55.0 mm2 | 58.3 mm2 | |
| Maximum graft diameter | 8.1±0.5 mm | 8.5±0.7 mm | |
| Minimum graft diameter | 7.7±0.4 mm | 8.1±0.6 mm | |
| Trephine damage area | 2.7±0.3 mm2 | 3.4±0.3 mm2 | 0.09 |
| Percentage area covered by viable cells | 87.7±1.4% | 75.5±5.6% | 0.04 |
| Percentage area covered by viable cells within area of trephine damage | 92.9±1.1% | 81.0±6.3% | 0.05 |