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Table 2 Elastic modulus values (GPa) of enamel and dentin in the three groups

From: Direct radiation-induced effects on dental hard tissue

 

Middle enamel (point a)

DEJ + 50 μm (point b)

DEJ – 50 μm (point c)

Middle dentin (point d)

0 Gy

43.57 ± 9.81

33.36 ± 9.96

26.12 ± 10.46

31.88 ± 10.82

30 Gy

36.16 ± 12.57

17.02 ± 8.58

23.00 ± 10.70

25.22 ± 10.84

60 Gy

37.36 ± 11.05

14.01 ± 6.96

23.64 ± 10.29

31.45 ± 12.36

  1. DEJ + 50 μm = 50 μm from the DEJ in enamel. DEJ – 50 μm = 50 μm from the DEJ in dentin
  2. The position of point a, b, c and d is showed in Fig. 1a
  3. Identical symbols () denote statistically significant difference