Figure 2

(a) Statistical mean CFU count/implant with standard deviation. (b) Statistical mean CFU count/mm2 surface area with standard deviation. For every material, three implants have been incubated for 24 h and 48 h each with S. aureus. After the incubation period, the cages have been sonicated. The attained solution was used for cultures. After 24 h, the CFUs have been counted.