Table 2 Mean fracture resistance and standard deviation of the experimental groups

From: Effects of different apical preparation sizes and root canal sealers on the fracture resistance of roots aged for 12 months in endodontically retreated mandibular premolars

Groups

Load to fracture

(N) mean ± SD

Range

Control Group 1 (intact teeth)

802.56 ± 82.12A

697.15-955.94

Control Group 2 (25/0.04)

498.55 ± 92.89B

331.62-649.24

Control Group 3 (30/0.04)

485.78 ± 57.82B

405.24-581.85

Control Group 4 (40/0.04)

331.40 ± 92.15C

123.14-410.16

AH Plus (30/0.04)

777.69 ± 132.26A

508.37-965.92

AH Plus (40/0.04)

765.69 ± 144.61A

508.37-965.92

NeoSealer Flo (30/0.04)

690.24 ± 74.87A

582.78-778.78

NeoSealer Flo (40/0.04)

677.69 ± 81.57A

529.97-784.67

MTA Bioseal (30/0.04)

751.54 ± 110.49A

892.26-333.97

MTA Bioseal (40/0.04)

769.86 ± 113.86A

605.65-925.52