Fig. 3From: Three-dimensional microscopic comparison of wear behavior between immature and mature enamel: an in vitro studyMicroscopic imaging of an immature (IM) upper specimens; a laser confocal microscopic image of impressions of the upper IM specimen Scanned by laser confocal microscopy after every 5000 cycles of the impact sliding wear test; b after 20,000 cycles by a 3D-colored laser microscope; c 3D buildup image of the same upper IM specimen after 20,000 cyclesBack to article page