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Table 2 Comparison of ∆E of the study groups at different time points

From: Composite surface roughness and color change following airflow usage

Group

Time

∆E1

∆E2

P value

(∆E1 − ∆E2)

Airflow with calcium carbonate

5.33 ± 2.37

4.13 ± 3.63

0.021

Airflow with sodium bicarbonate

5.08 ± 3.85

4.57 ± 2.77

0.861

FlexiDisc

5.21 ± 2.72

4.19 ± 2.81

0.618

  1. ∆E: Color difference between the two objects calculated in the CIE L*a*b* color system