Fig. 4. Histology of LPM membrane specimen demonstrates the periodontal ligament (PL) and new bone (NB) in the furcation area. A new cementum layer (arrows) can be seen on the root surface (HE, original magnification¡Á100).
Fig. 5. RPM membrane specimen shows the insertion of collagen fibers into the root surface (arrows) and newly formed bone trabecule (NB). PL: periodontal ligament; and RS: root surface (HE, original magnification¡Á200).
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