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

Figure 3

Bone remodeling areas and marrow spaces were present near the implant surface. No gaps were evident at the interface. A rim of osteoblasts making new osteoid matrix on the implant surface was evidenced. Acid fuchsin-toluidine blue, magnification 40x.