How much insertion torque is too much insertion torque when placing a dental implant? Or is there such a thing? Isn't the bigger risk under-torquing the implant? We hear a lot about insertion torque in dentistry, so it may come as a big surprise that our orthopedic colleagues don't pay attention to this metric–even when working with bones as large as the femur!
If insertion torque isn't a good measurement, how do you know if you're placing an implant properly for primary stability and longevity of the implant solution? Well, that's where the Stanley Five Thread Rule comes in! With this rule, you can predict primary stability with greater than 99% accuracy for implant placements without worrying about insertion torque.
Check out the video to hear the full explanation of why insertion torque isn't the major factor some make it out to be, and how to properly assess your chances of stability instead.
The Five Thread Rule video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpqJtwwtK1U&t=4s
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