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From: Three-dimensional ultrastructural analysis of the interface between an implanted demineralised dentin matrix and the surrounding newly formed bone

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Focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM) tomography and three-dimensional (3D)-structure reconstruction. (a) The FIB/SEM tomography image of the interface between the implanted demineralised dentin matrix (DDM) and surrounding new bone. The left side shows the DDM, and the right side shows the newly formed bone tissue. (b) Higher magnification of the square area in panel (a). Some osteocytes surround the DDM. Images b-1 and b-2 are serial sections. (c) The 3D reconstruction image of the square area. Image c-2 is the DDM skeleton image of image c-1. The 3D reconstruction image confirms that osteocytes form a network with cell processes. (d) Higher magnification of the interface between the DDM and new bone in the 3D reconstruction image. Image d-2 is the torn section of image d-1. Some cell processes of the osteocytes extend into the dentinal tubules in the torn surface.

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