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. 2013 Jan 31;10(1):82–93.

Table 2.

Comparison of Surface Roughness Parameters Among Study Groups in the Finishing Stage

Ra Rq Rt Rz

Mean±SD Mean±SD Mean±SD Mean±SD
Low-Speed TC bur 0.35±0.16 A 0.43±0.19 A 2.76±1.25 A 1.64±0.72 A
High-Speed TC bur 0.54±0.23 A, B 0.72±0.32 A, B 5.07±2.57 A 2.98±1.23 A, B
Diamond Bur 0.83±0.18 B 1.05±0.23 B 5.93±1.40 A 4.19±1.10 B
Er:YAG Laser 1.49±0.41 C 2.35±0.75 C 11.79±3.53 B 7.51±2.15 C