One-Piece Zirconia Ceramic versus Titanium Implants in the Jaw and Femur of a Sheep Model: A Pilot Study

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Sheep femur surgery. (A) Incision and reflection of the overlying skin and subcutaneous tissues at the femur implant site. (B) Preparation of the implant site. (C–E) Surgical placement of a wide diameter zirconia and titanium implant. (F) Skin closure in layers after implant placement. The other three implants will be reported elsewhere.