Table 5.
Comparison of the averages of investigated variables in two groups of heat-cured resin and 3D printer resin.
| Parameter | Disinfectant | Studied groups | The difference of the averages | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat cured Mean ± Standard deviation | 3D print Mean ± Standard deviation | ||||
| ΔR | Sodium hypochlorite 0.5% | 0.2 ± 0.13 | 0.18 ± 0.1 | 0.17 | 0.2 |
| Hydrogen peroxide 1% | 0.08 ± 0.06 | 0.15 ± 0.08 | -0.39 | 0.97 | |
| Chlorhexidine 2% | 0.12 ± 0.001 | 0.07 ± 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.53 | |
| ΔE | Sodium hypochlorite 0.5% | 1.44 ± 0.54 | 2.79 ± 0.38 | -1.36 | <0.001 |
| Hydrogen peroxide 1% | 1.64 ± 0.82 | 2.44 ± 0.34 | -0.8 | 0.01 | |
| Chlorhexidine 2% | 2.76 ± 1.04 | 8.17 ± 1.51 | -5.4 | <0.001 | |
| ΔL | Sodium hypochlorite 0.5% | 1.08 ± 0.23 | 0.9 ± 0.82 | -0.67 | 0.11 |
| Hydrogen peroxide 1% | 1.59 ± 0.53 | 0.41 ± 0.73 | 0.11 | 0.51 | |
| Chlorhexidine 2% | 1.82 ± 1.06 | 2.28 ± 1.15 | -1.21 | 0.07 | |