Table 3 Comparison between mean compressive and tensile strength in (MPa) of adhesive groups
Groups | Nanoparticle percent | N | Range | Mean (SD) | 95% CI | F | p-value | Tukey post Hoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive strength | ||||||||
Group A | without nanofillers | 10 | 53.65 – 57.23 | 54.92 (4.15) | 53.6–55.3 | 12.74 | 0.003 | Group C < Group A, Group B < Group A |
Group B | 0.5 wt % | 10 | 65.96 – 72.68 | 69.28 (3.76) | 68.0–70.5 | |||
Group C | 1 wt % | 10 | 69.33 – 76.58 | 73.42 (1.55) | 71.7–74.2 | |||
Tensile strength | ||||||||
Group A | without nanofillers | 10 | 2.21 – 6.38 | 4.92 (0.54) | 4.1–5.7 | 68.20 | 0.001 | Group C < Group A |
Group B | 0.5 wt % | 10 | 6.54 – 8.35 | 6.14 (0.71) | 5.1–6.5 | |||
Group C | 1 wt % | 10 | 7.42 – 9.64 | 8.65 (0.74) | 7.8–8.5 | |||