Descriptive study of the longevity of dental implant surgery drills.

Background: Atraumatic preparation of the osteotomy site is critical for osseointegration.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of multiple usages of dental implant drills on bone temperature changes and to examine the cutting surfaces of these drills under a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Materials And Methods: The implant osteotomy procedure was adapted to the experimental setting to simulate wear on implant drills by preparing bovine ribs using a constant drilling force.