| Material | Sample size | Mean value % ± SD |
| MTA | 20 | 7.07 ± 2.56a |
| Biodentine | 20 | 19.86 ± 8.67b |
| GC Fuji Lining paste | 20 | 16.92 ± 9.7b |
| Portland cement | 19* | 33.43 ± 11.23c |
| Positive controls | 2 | 100 |
| Negative controls | 2 | 0 |