Mechanical and Histological Effects of Resorbable Blasting Media Surface Treatment on the Initial Stability of Orthodontic Mini-Implants

<div>Scanning electron microscopy findings. (a) Machined group. (b) Resorbable blasting media (RBM) group. Although the surface of the machined group showed smooth surfaces with linear scratches, the RBM group showed a rough surface with irregular indentation.</div>

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Figure 4: Mechanical and Histological Effects of Resorbable Blasting Media Surface Treatment on the Initial Stability of Orthodontic Mini-Implants 