Table 1 The specimens’ mean and standard deviations of the measured parameters during the flexural test. P-values comparisons between control and disinfection/sterilization groups
Groups | Control (GC) Mean ± Std Dev | Autoclave 121 °C (GA) Mean ± Std Dev | p-value | Autoclave 134 °C (GB) Mean ± Std Dev | p-value | Disinfected (GL) Mean ± Std Dev | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flexural Strength (MPa) | 58,9 ± 4,12 | 70,64 ± 7,71 | 0.258 | 74,24 ± 16,67 | 0.113 | 79,94 ± 11,55 | 0.042 |
Flexural Strain % | 8,95 ± 0,35 | 3,95 ± 0,72 | 0.003 | 8,03 ± 0,78 | 0.308 | 7,35 ± 0,31 | 0.089 |
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (Mpa) | 575,11 ± 114,64 | 1804,05 ± 144 | 0.002 | 1031,61 ± 171,88 | 0.174 | 1082,26 ± 114,41 | 0.089 |