What do you torque Straumann implants to?

All Straumann® permanent abutments are torqued in at 35 Ncm; all occlusal Straumann screws are torqued in at 15 Ncm.

How do you torque an implant abutment?

Have your assistant hold the abutment with a hemostat while you torque the screw to the manufacturer’s recommended tightness for that particular implant and screw. By holding the abutment with a hemostat, the force used during tightening is applied to the screw, not to the abutment or implant.

What happens if you over torque an implant?

New research gets one step closer to making it happen. High insertion torque can damage bone and delay healing rates for implant’s secondary or biological stability. The current data shows that at three weeks, secondary stability, or biological stability, begins to form between the implant and bone.

Is abutment placement painful?

You will feel no pain during the procedure, as your dentist will ensure that you are completely numb. Once the anesthesia has worn off, you may feel some tenderness in your gums. It should be manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers. Any pain that you feel should ease up in the days following your procedure.

Can an abutment come loose?

The abutment is the gold top that screws into the dental implant. These abutments are torqued into place and occasionally they can get loose. In this case the abutment can be tighten down and instantly your denture will snap back into place.

Can an abutment be replaced?

Abutment screw fracture, although uncommon, occurs in clinical practice. In most circumstances, the fractured end can be retrieved and replaced by a new abutment screw.

How do you place healing abutment?

In the one-stage procedure, the oral surgeon will place the implant and the healing cap at the same time. The implant is first inserted into the bone, then the healing cap is attached to it. The healing abutment will protrude through the surface of the gum and stay in place while the dental implant heals.

How do I remove encode healing abutment?

Remove the Encode Healing Abutment using the Large Hex Driver. Activate the fingers using the QuickSeat™ Activator Tool. Locate the tooth number on the buccal to orient the abutment position. Place the Encode Abutment into the implant, line up the hex and press firmly until feeling the tactile click.

How many times can you torque an implant screw?

As a general rule, only tighten/ loosen the screw a maximum of five times.