Direct Metal Laser Sintering Titanium Dental Implants: A Review of the Current Literature

Figure 3

Scanning electron microscopy of the DMLS implant surface. The DMLS surface is irregular with ridge-like and globular protrusions, interspersed by intercommunicating pores and irregular crevices. The alternation of rounded features, narrow crevices, and deep indents is particularly evident (120x).