Table 1.

Result of ImageJ counting for images captured with a FITC/Cy5 H Dualband filter of each analyzed group (n = 3) presented as mean ± standard deviation

Analyzed dowels		Artifacts
Curasan	uncleaned	5.33 ± 1.15
RMS	uncleaned	8.67 ± 0.58
	10 min ultrasound bath	12 ± 7.21
	10 min ultrasound bath, mechanically cleaned	12 ± 1.73
	2 h ultrasound bath	8.67 ± 5.03
	slight vacuum	7.33 ± 2.31
	Technovit	3.67 ± 0.58
	Technovit, mechanically cleaned	1.33 ± 0.58