Extract of Propolis on Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement: Effect on Mechanical and Antimicrobial Properties and Dentin Bonding Strength

Table 1

Mean ± SD shear bond strength and flexural strength values.

Groups	Shear bond strength (MPa)			Flexural strength (MPa)
	^∗Mean ± SD	Minimum	Maximum	^†Mean ± SD	Minimum	Maximum
Control (RMGI)	2.37 ± 1.29	0.47	5.10	50.26 ± 4.24	45.10	54.16
25% propolis	1.43 ± 1.08	0.20	4.05	34.97 ± 4.49	30.10	41.40
50% propolis	0.55 ± 0.46	0.08	1.80	19.49 ± 8.26	10.91	28.50

^∗Mean of 15 samples (n = 15). ^†Mean of 5 samples (n = 5).