Table 3.
Mean biaxial flexural strength data (MPa) for different ceramic surface treatments
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | SD* | Mean | SD* | Mean | SD* | |
| Vitablocks Mark II | 68.52 | 11.36 | 54.76 | 3.76 | 57.20 | 4.54 |
| IPS e.max CAD | 89.56 | 12.77 | 63.01 | 7.12 | 84.39 | 19.74 |
| Cercon | 336.50 | 54.68 | 443.20 | 114.03 | 211.42 | 41.54 |
1-
Machined finish: Groups VM-1 (Vitablock Mark II) and e.CAD-1 (IPS e.max CAD), and machined finish & post-sintered: group Cer-1 (Cercon).
2-
Machined finish & sandblasted: Groups VM-2 (Vitablock Mark II) and e.CAD-2 (IPS e.max CAD), and machined finish & post-sintered & sandblasted: group Cer-2 (Cercon).
3-
Machined finish & acid etched: Groups VM-3 (Vitablock Mark II) and e.CAD-3 (IPS e.max CAD), and machined finish & post-sintered & laser irradiated: group Cer-3 (Cercon).
*
Standard Deviation