Can Finger-Generated Force Be Used Reliably to Connect the Transducer for Resonance Frequency Analysis in Determining Implant Stability?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the minimum torque required to attach the transducer to the implant to measure the implant stability quotient (ISQ) with two different devices and to estimate if finger-generated torque would be reliable for this purpose.

Materials And Methods: One hundred implants were inserted into a uniform polyurethane block. The implants were distributed into 10 groups, with 10 implants each.

Is there a need for standardization of tightening force used to connect the transducer for resonance frequency analysis in determining implant stability?

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine the minimum installation torque required to attach the transducer (measuring peg) to the implant to provide an accurate assessment of implant stability using resonance frequency analysis.

Materials And Methods: One hundred 4 ×11-mm screw-shaped titanium implants were inserted into a uniform polyurethane block with similar density to bone in a standardized surgical protocol. The implants were distributed into 10 groups, with 10 implants each (G1 to G10).