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Table 2 Comparison of fracture modes for various groups

From: Effects of Er:YAG laser pre-treatment on dentin structure and bonding strength of primary teeth: an in vitro study

Group

A, resin cohesive fracture

B, dentin cohesive fracture

C, interface fracture

D, mixed fracture

Total

Various energy levels

Control

1

0

6

1

8

Acid

0

0

7

1

8

50 mJ

1

1

6

0

8

100 mJ

1

1

5

1

8

150 mJ

0

0

7

1

8

200 mJ

0

1

7

0

8

250 mJ

1

0

5

2

8

300 mJ

1

0

6

1

8

Total

5 (7.81%)

3 (4.69%)

49 (76.56%)

7 (10.94%)

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Various frequency levels

Control

1

0

6

1

8

Acid

1

0

7

0

8

5 Hz

0

0

8

0

8

10 Hz

0

0

8

0

8

15 Hz

1

1

5

1

8

20 Hz

1

0

6

1

8

25 Hz

1

1

5

1

8

30 Hz

1

1

5

1

8

Total

6 (9.38%)

3 (4.68%)

50 (78.13%)

5 (7.81%)

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