Resonance Frequency Analysis: Agreement and Correlation of Implant Stability Quotients Between Three Commercially Available Instruments

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Norton
Author(s):  
Ingrid Kästel ◽  
Giles de Quincey ◽  
Jörg Neugebauer ◽  
Robert Sader ◽  
Peter Gehrke

Abstract Background There is disagreement about the optimal torque for tightening smartpegs for resonance frequency analysis (RFA). Subjective finger pressure during hand tightening could affect the reliability of the resulting values. The aim of the current study was therefore to assess whether or not the insertion torque of a smartpeg magnetic device influences the implant stability quotient (ISQ) value during RFA. Methods Thirty self-tapping screw implants (XiVE S, Dentsply Sirona Implants, Bensheim, Germany) with a diameter of 3.8 mm and a length of 11 mm were inserted in three cow ribs with a bone quality of D1. The RFA value of each implant was measured (Ostell, FA W&H Dentalwerk, Bürmoos, Austria) in two orthogonal directions (mesial and buccal) after tightening the corresponding smartpeg type 45 with a mechanically defined value of 5 Ncm (Meg Torq device, Megagen, Daegu, South Korea) (test). Additionally, 4 different examiners measured the RFA after hand tightening the smartpegs, and the results were compared (control). Insertion torque values were determined by measuring the unscrew torque of hand seated smartpegs (Tohnichi Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan). Results The ISQ values varied from 2 to 11 Ncm by hand tightening and from 2 to 6 Ncm by machine tightening. The comparison of hand and machine tightening of smartpegs displayed only minor differences in the mean ISQ values with low standard deviations (mesial 79.76 ± 2,11, buccal 77.98 ± 2,) and no statistical difference (mesial p = 0,343 and buccal p = 0,890). Conclusions Manual tightening of smartpeg transducers allows for an objective and reliable determination of ISQ values during RFA.


2020 ◽  
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pp. 1141-1148
Author(s):  
André Pelegrine ◽  
Fabíola Kubo ◽  
Débora Salatti ◽  
Marcelo Teixeira ◽  
Alireza Moshaverinia ◽  
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pp. 915-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joannis Katsoulis ◽  
Marianna Avrampou ◽  
Christian Spycher ◽  
Marko Stipic ◽  
Norbert Enkling ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1028-1040
Author(s):  
Attakorn Charatchaiwanna ◽  
Thaned Rojsiraphisa ◽  
Weerapan Aunmeungtong ◽  
Peter A. Reichart ◽  
Pathawee Khongkhunthian

2007 ◽  
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pp. 665-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Jen CHANG ◽  
Sheng-Yang LEE ◽  
Chen-Che WU ◽  
Che-Tong LIN ◽  
Yoshimitsu ABIKO ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Deli ◽  
Vincenzo Petrone ◽  
Valeria De Risi ◽  
Drazen Tadic ◽  
Gregory-George Zafiropoulos

Primary stability is an indicator of subsequent osseointegration of dental implants. However, few studies have compared the implant stability among anatomical regions and bone types; thus, not enough data exist regarding the stability of implants placed in regenerated bone (RB). The present study evaluated primary and long-term stability of implants placed in RB and non-regenerated healed bone (HB). A total of 216 screw cylinder implants were placed in 216 patients (98 in HB and 118 in RB, 6 [RB6, N = 68] or 12 [RB12, N = 50] months after tooth extraction). Implant stability was evaluated using resonance frequency analysis (RFA) measured at the time of implant placement (E1), at the time of loading (4 months after placement, E2), and 4 months after loading (E3). Various clinically relevant measurements were obtained, such as implant diameter, length, and location, as well as bone quality. At E1, implant location, bone quality, and experimental group significantly affected implant stability (all at P < .05). At E2, implant location, diameter, length, and experimental group significantly affected implant stability (all at P < .05). At E3, bone quality, implant diameter, length, and experimental group significantly affected implant stability (all at P < .01). Stability for the RB12 group was significantly higher than all other corresponding values; further, the values did not change significantly over time. For the HB and RB6 groups, stability was significantly higher at E2 than at E1 (P < .001) and was no different between E2 and E3. Implant location, length, and experimental group were associated with these differences (all at P < .05). Compared with HB and RB6, higher implant stability may be achieved in regenerated bone 12 months post-extraction (RB12). This stability was achieved at E1 and maintained for at least 8 months. Variables such as implant length, diameter, and bone quality affected the stability differently over time. Implant stability varied in different anatomic regions and with regard to different healing processes in the bone.


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