Table 1 Vickers microhardness values 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 | 303.47 ± 17.35 | 270.22 ± 31.27 ▲● | 59.75 ± 4.20 | 66.57 ± 5.20 |
30 Gy | 298.55 ± 9.96 | 240.12 ± 42.20 ▲ | 59.75 ± 4.20 | 66.28 ± 5.44 |
60 Gy | 293.08 ± 20.09 | 245.37 ± 39.81● | 59.62 ± 3.55 | 63.78 ± 5.59 |