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Table 4 The mean and standard deviation of the elemental contents measured by EDS analysis on the enamel surface of each group after pH cycling

From: In vitro remineralization of adjacent interproximal enamel carious lesions in primary molars using a bioactive bulk-fill composite

Groups

Elemental contents (mean percent by weight)

F

Ca

P

Ca/P

Group 1

Predicta® (n = 3)

2.115 ± 0.081 a

66.586 ± 0.691 a

31.300 ± 0.657 a

2.128 ± 0.666 a

Group 2

EQUIA Forte® (n = 3)

2.605 ± 0.592 a, *

66.636 ± 1.284 a

30.760 ± 0.800 a

2.168 ± 0.098 a

Group 3

Filtek™ Z350 (n = 3)

1.643 ± 0.100 a

67.328 ± 1.260 a

31.028 ± 1.327 a

2.174 ± 0.137 a

  1. a One-way ANOVA test with Tukey’s post hoc test,
  2. * Significant difference compared to Filtek™ Z350 (p < 0.05)