Figure 8

Histological aspects of samples collected on postoperative day 60. A, T cavity, The alpha-tricalcium phosphate (alpha-TCP) block is in almost completely surrounded by mature bone tissue. (Magnification 40×). B, C - cavity, Well advanced process of bone healing and remodeling, indicating return to normal of the ostectomized region (Magnification 40×). C, C + cavity, Occlusion of the roof of the ostectomized cavity, with integration of great part of the bone graft (BG) with the cortical bone. (Magnification 40×).