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Resolution: standard / high Figure 3.
Representative SEM images are shown depicting the range of low and high osseointegration
for each surface. A: Plasma-sprayed titanium surface (P) showing 0% osseointegration (intermediate level,
posterior quadrant). B: Plasma-sprayed titanium surface (P) showing 46% osseointegration (diaphyseal level,
anterior quadrant). C: Plasma-sprayed titanium surface with hydroxyapatite (PHA) coating showing 11% osseointegration
(intermediate level, anterior quadrant). D: Plasma-sprayed titanium surface with hydroxyapatite (PHA) coating showing 100% osseointegration
(diaphyseal level, anterior quadrant). E: Chemical-textured surface with hydroxyapatite coating (CHA) showing 24% osseointegration
(intermediate level, anterior quadrant). F: Chemical-textured surface with hydroxyapatite coating (CHA) showing 97% osseointegration
(diaphyseal level, anterior quadrant). The bar represents 1 mm (image resolution =
280 pixels per mm).
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