Table 2. Comparison of loading and unloading mechanical properties between control and experimental groups.
One-way analysis of variance.
Parameter | Charcoal mouthwash | Probiotic mouthwash | Chlorhexidine mouthwash | Artificial saliva (control) | |
Yield strength (MPa) | Loading | 872.34 ± 22.09 | 1177.71 ± 33.36 | 1175.25 ± 29.63 | 816.15 ± 20.58 |
Unloading | 497.22 ± 12.58 | 671.00 ± 19.01 | 669.55 ± 16.91 | 463.94 ± 13.84 | |
Flexural modulus of elasticity (GPa) | Loading | 26.77 ± 3.85 | 31.32 ± 4.97 | 31.06 ± 2.62 | 22.54 ± 3.73 |
Unloading | 23.81 ± 3.87 | 27.48 ± 4.54 | 27.97 ± 2.69 | 19.77 ± 3.65 | |
Spring back ratio | Loading | 0.0032 ± 0.0004 | 0.0037 ± 0.0005 | 0.0037 ± 0.0004 | 0.0036 ± 0.0005 |
Unloading | 0.0020 ± 0.0003 | 0.0024 ± 0.0003 | 0.0023 ± 0.0002 | 0.0024 ± 0.0005 |