Figure 6
Histomorphometrical and –morphological analysis. Three Regions of Interest (ROI 1–3) were defined in each sample (A; ROI 1 = dark blue box; ROI 2 = blue box; ROI 3 = light blue box; white scale bar = 2500 µm). The trabecular bone surface covered with a layer of osteoblasts and osteoid (B; arrow) was measured. Osteoclasts count (C; arrow) on the trabecular bone surface estimated for or the osteoclast density. Vessel count (D; arrow) for the estimation of the vessel density. Accumulation of inflammatory cells surrounding the implant (ceramic surface = black area) was scored according to the criteria: no accumulation of cells, few cells, or numerous cells (E–G; scale bar = 100 µm).
