Research Article

Influence of Breast Implant Surface Finishing on Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties before and after Extreme Degradation Studies

Table 5

Tukey’s test results from comparison of degradation process over mechanical properties.

PropertyComparison of degradation group process value

Mechanical strength (MPa) at 450% strainBasic-acid0.012
As received-acid0.076
As received-basic0.668

Mechanical strength (MPa) at ruptureBasic-acid0.011
As received-acid0.882
As received-basic0.004

Deformation (%) at ruptureBasic-acid0.195
As received-Acid0.048
As received-basic<0.001