It is concluded that the new craniofacial implant with a moderately rough surface showed integration through a contact-osteogenesis pathway, whereas the smoother control surface was integrated by distance osteogenesis. More bone contacts were seen for test implants and, thus, a stronger bone tissue response compared with control implants. Biomechanical tests are needed to also evaluate the impact of the different histologic responses on implant stability.
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