Change in the pulp chamber temperature with different stripping techniques

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Table 1 Descriptive statistics and ANOVA/Tukey comparison between the groups in relation to the rise in the temperature

	Number	Greater temperature rise (°C)	Average temperature rise (°C)	Standard deviation (°C)	p
Incisor PSD	13	3.1	2.58	0.27	A	<0.001
Incisor HS	13	1.7	1.24	0.3	B	<0.001
Premolar PSD	13	3.1	2.64	0.29	A	<0.001
Premolar HS	13	1.9	0.96	0.39	B	<0.001
Molar PSD	13	3.2	2.48	0.38	A	<0.001
Molar HS	13	1.2	0.92	0.18	B	<0.001

Different letters indicate statistical difference. PSD, perforated stripping disk; HS, handheld stripper.