Table 3.
Mean μSBS values (in MPa) of all the groups.
| Groups | Total-etch (n = 15) | Self-etch (n = 15) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Sound dentin) | 19.56 ± 0.36a | 19.25 ± 1.14a |
| 2 (Demineralized dentin) | 11.83 ± 0.43b | 11.80 ± 0.52b |
| 3 (Sodium fluoride) | 11.56 ± 0.15b | 12.40 ± 0.18*a,b |
| 4 (CPP-ACP) | 12.12 ± 0.57b | 11.97 ± 0.39b |
| 5 (NovaMin) | 11.66 ± 0.28b | 11.97 ± 0.17*b |
| 6 (non-fluoridated) | 11.94 ± 0.27*b | 10.62 ± 0.11c |
*Denotes significant difference among the subgroups (p < 0.05). Under each subgroup, different alphabets denote significant difference among the groups (p < 0.05).