Table 2.
Results of the in vitro SEM margin analysis.
| Experimental in vitro group | % gap-free margin (SD) before TML | % gap-free margin (SD) after TML |
|---|---|---|
| Box only A | 92.3 (9.3) B | 79.2 (8.9) B |
| Box only B | 100 A | 87.9 (7.4) A |
| Tunnel A | 86.6 (11.2) C | 70.3 (12.2) C |
| Tunnel B | 100 A | 90.3 (6.6) A |
Same superscript letters within columns mean p > 0.05. It is visible that in groups without flowable lining, also prior to thermomechanical loading (TML), defects were detectable under the SEM at × 200 magnification