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

<div>Blood vessels of different sizes were present within the marrow spaces. Osteoid matrix was evident inside the marrow spaces and secondary osteons could be seen abutting the implant surface. Acid fuchsin-toluidine blue, magnification 100x.</div>

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Figure 4: Histological Evidence of the Osseointegration of Fractured Direct Metal Laser Sintering Implants Retrieved after 5 Years of Function 