Monitoring the Changes of Material Properties at Bone-Implant Interface during the Healing Process In Vivo: A Viscoelastic Investigation

Figure 1

Clinical images of the surgical and experimental procedures. (a) Surgical exposure of the medial surface of the proximal condyles. (b) Implant installation. (c) ISQ values were measured using the Osstell device. (d) PTV values were measured using the Periotest device. (e) A cover screw was installed into the implant fixture. (f) Complete wound closure.

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