Novel Zirconia Surface Treatments for Enhanced Osseointegration: Laboratory Characterization
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(a) SEM image, 1000x, demonstrating dense nonretentive as-sintered surface zirconia. (b) SEM image, 1000x, of selective infiltration etched zirconia surface with characteristic nanoporous surface. (c) SEM image, 500x, of fusion sputtered zirconia surface with characteristic fused beads on the surface.
