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Table 4 Measured compressive forces before and after sterilization

From: Effects of disinfection and sterilization on the dimensional changes and mechanical properties of 3D printed surgical guides for implant therapy – pilot study

Sterilisation type

Strength (N)

Decreasing (%)

Control

88.6

0

Disinfection

56.4

36

Plasma sterilized

71.9

19

Autoclave 121 °C

85.3

4

Autoclave 134 °C

101.8

−15

Mean

80.8

 

SD

17.3

CV

0.21

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BMC Oral Health

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