Research Article

Microshear Bond Strength of Nanoparticle-Incorporated Conventional and Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer to Caries-Affected Dentin

Table 2

Mean (standard deviation) of the microshear bond strength (μSBS, MPa) in each experimental group.

Mean ± SD
ControlTNPZNPSNP

CGIC3.77 ± 0.89 B, a4.15 ± 0.83 B, a2.03 ± 0.39 C, a6.96 ± 1.58 A, a
RMGIC8.12 ± 1.83 B, b7.27 ± 0.98 B, b10.15 ± 2.06 A, b3.48 ± 0.66 C, b

The mean values followed by the same uppercase letter indicate no significant statistical difference in the row and the same lowercase letter indicates no significant statistical difference in the column ( > 0.05).