Research Article

Effect of Different Surface Treatments on the Micro-Shear Bond Strength and Surface Characteristics of Zirconia: An In Vitro Study

Table 5

AFM roughness values for all groups at 50 µm in nanometers.

Group no.Group nameAverage roughness Ra (in nm)Root mean square roughness Rq (in nm)Maximum roughness rmax (in nm)

1OC1021351197
2OA3594794798
3OE2834253647
4OAE3174143211
5TC8.7710.880.3
6TA4705994673
7TE2943532814
8TAE3364333712