Table 2 Comparison of roughness variations (µ) considering the different brushing protocols used (different letters indicate significant differences).

From: Impact of chitosan-incorporated toothpaste on roughness, gloss, and antifungal potential of acrylic resin

Group

Mean (standard deviation)

Median (min; max)

Negative control

0.01 (0.02)

0.02 (− 0.02; 0.04)c

CT

2.43 (1.11)

2.12 (1.24; 4.71)a

CTCh

0.90 (0.84)

0.50 (0.20; 3.01)b

EX

1.14 (0.78)

1.12 (0.14; 2.50)b

EXCh

0.63 (0.42)

0.56 (0.16; 1.34)b

p value

p < 0.0001

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