Effect of Air-Polishing on Titanium Surfaces, Biofilm Removal, and Biocompatibility: A Pilot Study

<div>SEM micrographs of biofilms on titanium discs: (a) not treated and (b) air-polished. The white arrows show the presence of polysaccharides and streptococcal remnants after the air-polishing treatment. Original magnification: 1500x, scale bar: 10 <i>μ</i>m.</div>

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Figure 3: Effect of Air-Polishing on Titanium Surfaces, Biofilm Removal, and Biocompatibility: A Pilot Study 