ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY CHARACTERIZATION OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PORCINE COLLAGEN MATRIX FOR PERIODONTAL APPLICATIONS UNDER HYDRATED CONDITIONS

The aim of this study was to characterize the nanoscale surface topography of a three-dimensional porcine collagen matrix under hydrated conditions, simulating a physiologically relevant environment. Materials and methods: Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was performed in hydrated conditions to evaluate surface topography, deflection signal, three-dimensional reconstruction, surface profile, and…