Table 1.
Mean and standard deviations of the longitudinal microhardness values (Knoop) of the enamel at different depths of the deciduous teeth following irradiation
| Surface enamel | Middle enamel | Deep enamel | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Control (nonirradiated) |
180.13 ± 36.85bc |
187.82 ± 32.63B |
206.22 ± 51.41▲ |
|
Irradiated 10 Gy |
166.23 ± 27.92c |
182.89 ± 24.22C |
205.03 ± 28.39▲ |
|
Irradiated 20 Gy |
173.00 ± 42.78c |
184.09 ± 33.43C |
196.78 ± 28.70▲ |
|
Irradiated 30 Gy |
185.73 ± 25.17b |
187.11 ± 20.63B |
205.81 ± 20.95▲ |
|
Irradiated 40 Gy |
188.03 ± 43.49a |
196.70 ± 27.18AB |
209.72 ± 23.97▲ |
|
Irradiated 50 Gy |
197.91 ± 44.04ab |
205.64 ± 17.65AB |
208.67 ± 25.62▲ |
| Irradiated 60 Gy | 202.30 ± 17.71a | 217.42 ± 25.33A | 214.47 ± 25.99▲ |
Identical symbols (▲ABC, abc) denote statistical similarity within the column.