Table 2.
Mean values ± standard deviation (SD) (N/mm) of tear strength values comparing nonaged MDX4-4210 and A-2186 silicones, based on same pigmentation.
| Manufacturing method | Pigment | Silicone | Nonaged groups | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | ||||
| Mechanical | Bronze | MDX4-4210 | 27.44 ± 2.45 | <0.001∗ |
| A-2186 | 68.89 ± 7.74 | |||
| Black | MDX4-4210 | 29.40 ± 2.54 | <0.001∗ | |
| A-2186 | 63.79 ± 14.21 | |||
| Pink | MDX4-4210 | 28.02 ± 7.64 | <0.001∗ | |
| A-2186 | 63.11 ± 12.74 | |||
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| Industrial | Bronze | MDX4-4210 | 26.46 ± 1.86 | <0.001∗ |
| A-2186 | 66.24 ± 9.99 | |||
| Black | MDX4-4210 | 29.49 ± 3.23 | <0.001∗ | |
| A-2186 | 67.81 ± 7.84 | |||
| Pink | MDX4-4210 | 27.04 ± 1.07 | <0.001∗ | |
| A-2186 | 69.18 ± 11.17 | |||
∗Statistically significant difference (p < 0.05, Tukey).