Table 5.
Means (standard deviations) of flexural strength (MPa), crack length (μm) in bilayer and monolithic samples, and the residual stress of each experimental group.
| Flexural strength | Crack length Bilayer | Crack length Porcelain | Residual stress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG-F | 144.5 (29.6)a | 90.3 (4.5)a | 88.2 (3.6)a | 3.9(0.04) |
| EG-S | 153.5 (29.3)a* | 90.5 (2.4)a | 89.7 (2.1)a | 1.6 (0.01) |
| G-F | 129.0 (22.7)b | 100.5 (2.6)b* | 98.1 (2.2)b* | 3.8 (0.01) |
| G-S | 135.5 (28.9)b | 98.9 (1.2)b* | 96.7 (2.8)b* | 3.5 (0.01) |
| CTRL | 136.0 (23.6) | 89.5 (1.0) | 91.4 (4.0) | −3.4 (0.01) |
Different letters within a column indicate significant difference among experimental groups (Two-way ANOVA, P<0.05).
Statistical difference when compared to the control group (t-test, P<0.05)