Research Article

Evaluation of the Effect of Nanoparticle Graphene Oxide on Flexural Strength of Glass Ionomer Cements

Table 2

Mean flexural strength values and corresponding standard deviation.

GroupMean flexural strength (MPa) ± SD

CGIC (control)9.55 ± 4.22
CGIC + 1% GO8.12 ± 4.61
CGIC + 2% GO7.43 ± 4.08
RMGI (control)21.21 ± 2.79
RMGI + 1% GO23.43 ± 3.47
RMGI + 2% GO26.82 ± 4.12

CGIC = conventional glass ionomer cement, RMGI = resin-modified glass ionomer, GO = graphene oxide.