Histological Evidence of the Osseointegration of Fractured Direct Metal Laser Sintering Implants Retrieved after 5 Years of Function

Figure 1

The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) evaluation of the DMLS titanium implant showed a porous surface ((a) magnification 47x) with globular protrusions ((b) magnification 842x), rich in cavities interconnected with by pores ((c) magnification 1100x), and irregular crevices ((d) magnification 2270x).

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