The accuracy of various torque wrenches used in dental implant systems
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of the torque wrenches used in different dental implant systems. Methods: We evaluated 42 torque wrenches used in different dental clinics in Mashhad, Iran, using a digital torque meter (Mark 10). High (25, 30 and 35 N·cm) and low (...
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences,
2013-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of the torque wrenches used in different dental implant systems. Methods: We evaluated 42 torque wrenches used in different dental clinics in Mashhad, Iran, using a digital torque meter (Mark 10). High (25, 30 and 35 N·cm) and low (15 N·cm) levels of torque were examined. Ten tests were performed on each wrench, and the mean value was considered as the real torque of the instrument. Different characteristics (Model (spring or friction), System, Duration of use, Sterilization, Calibration) of each wrench were also recorded. The difference between the torque applied by the instrument and the target torque required was calculated numerically and as a percentage. A one-way ANOVA and Student's t-test were used for statistical analysis. Results: There was a significant difference between the error at higher torques in the spring wrenches compared with the friction wrenches (P |
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