Table 3 Comparison between groups of DLP 3D printers and self-curing resin specimens. (n = 3, p < .05 *, p < .01 **)

Self-curing group

DLP 3D printed group

p-value

p-value

Lang dental

Model

.926

.211

Castable

.404

.853

Clear-SG

.817

.711

Tray

.963

.745

Temporary

.179

.246

Alike

Model

.430

.014^*

Castable

.889

.308

Clear-SG

.643

.115

Tray

.458

.126

Temporary

.041^*

.018^*

Milky blue

Model

.046^*

.002^**

Castable

.286

.095

Clear-SG

.095

.026^*

Tray

.051

.029^*

Temporary

.001^**

.003^**

Tokuso Curefast

Model

.046^*

.002^**

Castable

.286

.095

Clear-SG

.095

.026^*

Tray

.051

.029^*

Temporary

.001^**

.003^**

Unifast III

Model

.610

.179

Castable

.151

.926

Clear-SG

.404

.643

Tray

.578

.676

Temporary

.458

.211