Table 2 Score for the 2D images in the μCT80

Bone structure (cavities)

regular

0

minor irregularities (< 30% of the area)

1

distinct irregularities (30 to 60% of the area)

2

severe irregularities (< 60% of the area)

3

Bone implant contact (trabeculae)

none

0

< 1/3 of the implant surface

1

1/3 to 2/3 of the implant surface

2

> 2/3 of the implant surface

3

Endosteal formation of new bone

none

0

< 1/3 of the endosteal surface

1

1/3 to 2/3 of the endosteal surface

2

> 2/3 of the endosteal surface

3

Periosteal formation of new bone

none

0

< 1/3 of the periosteal surface

1

and < 1/3 of the cortical thickness

1/3 to 2/3 of the periosteal surface

2

or 1/3 to 2/3 of the cortical thickness

> 2/3 of the periosteal surface

or > 2/3 of the cortical thickness

3