Validating implant torque limiting devices with a custom tool: A dental technique

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Dental Implantology

Background:

• Accurate torque application is critical for dental implant stability and longevity.
• Existing torque wrenches require regular calibration per International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 6789-2:2017 standards.
• Dental torque limiting devices necessitate precise calibration to ensure optimal performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the fabrication of a novel tool for coupling two dental torque limiting devices.
• To provide a method for calibrating and validating both electrical and mechanical dental torque limiting devices.
• To enhance the accuracy and reliability of torque delivery in dental implantology.

Main Methods:

• Fabrication of a specialized coupling tool designed to connect two dental torque limiting devices.
• Utilizing a direct comparison method for calibration, as recommended by ISO standards.
• Application of the fabricated tool for the calibration and validation of dental torque limiting devices.

Main Results:

• Successful fabrication of a tool enabling the direct comparison of dental torque limiting devices.
• Demonstrated utility of the tool for calibrating and validating both electrical and mechanical torque limiting devices.
• Established a practical method for ensuring the accuracy of torque application in dental implant procedures.

Conclusions:

• The fabricated coupling tool offers a viable solution for calibrating dental torque limiting devices.
• This method supports adherence to ISO calibration standards, improving the reliability of torque delivery.
• Enhanced calibration procedures contribute to improved patient outcomes in dental implantology.