The histological image on the cover displays the interface between a ceramic implant and newly formed bone tissue (red). In article number 1702512, Brigitte Altmann and co-workers reveal in a preclinical evaluation screening using human cells, an animal model, and in situ microbiological methods, a new ceria-stabilized zirconia-alumina-aluminate composite ceramic in conjunction with a porous surface topography as superior implant material for clinical applications.

IMPLANT MATERIALS

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