In the Optical Microscopy and Biomaterials Laboratory histomorphometrical analyses are carried out on non-decalcified soft and hard tissues mainly in biomaterials, tissue regeneration and implantology.

Equipment Available:

• Light Microscopy Leitz Laborlux
  
  
• Digital imaging system with videocamera 3CCD JVC KY-F55B
  
  
• Wild Heerbrugg Stereomicroscopy with light reflex system Intralux 6000
  
  
• Saw Machine Micromet M
  
  
• Saw Machine Precise-1
  
  
• Saw Machine Isomet
  
  
• Grinding Machine Exact
  
  
• Chemical Hood bluecarb 4
  
  
• Polymerization Machine UV Exakt
  
  
• Shaker/heater AG/RI40 FORLAB
  
  

Light microscopy with digital imaging acquisition

Perimplant bone tissue. Note the mineralization center, osteoid (brown) and collagen fibres (black).