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. 2021 Jan 7;12(1):3. doi: 10.3390/jfb12010003

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ESEM images of the coronal (a), medium (b) and apical (c) portion of the implant before immersion. EDX analyses (f) performed in five regions of interest; the pink square mark represents the area observed at progressively higher magnification. Thread at the collar portion at 500× (d), 1000× (e) and 2000× (f) original magnifications. EDX microanalysis is of on one thread located on the medium portion of the implant before immersion. Pink numbered squares represent the random areas analyzed through EDX. In addition to the constitutional elements of the Ti-Al-V dental implant surface, very low traces of Ca and P were detected. Arrows indicate the presence of pits and craters on the implant surface.