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FAQ
Which of 3 different fixture removal screws should I use for removing failed implants? Are the different fixture screws indicated for different size implants?
The implant removal kit now comes with 3 (three) different fixture remover screws. The fixture remover screws are available in small, medium, and large sizes. The small fixture removal screw is indicated for 3mm-4mm diameter implants, the medium screw indicated for 4mm - 5mm diameter implants, and the larger screw is indicated for 5mm - 8mm diameter implants. Although, you can use the small sized screw to remove large diameter implants (the screw will engage the implant), it may be difficult to disengage the implant from the screw after removal, when using a smaller screw for a larger implant. What implant systems is this kit compatible with?
The implant removal kit is essentially universal, because it will work with any threaded and self-tapping implant system. This pretty much describes nearly every single implant system in use today (save a handful). It is only our Fractured Screw Kit that has compatibility issues due to the different abutment designs.
Will this kit work with small diameter or mini implants?
No. The kit will not work with small diameter or mini implants. The kit will only work with conventional implants. Usually, this means that the implants are 3.5mm in diameter or greater. However, on some systems, such as HiOssen, the mini implants are 3.5mm. On these systems, the kit will only work with the regular/conventional implants, that are 4.0mm or greater.
I am using 2 systems in my private office: 1. Densply-Friadent : xive implant 2. MIS Is the Implant Fixture & Fractured Screw Removal Kit compatible with these two implant systems.
Yes, the fixure remover screws are both tapered shaped and reverse threaded. This special design will allow the fixture remover screws to "grab" virtually any size diameter implant for easy removal. Will the fixture remover screws work with a variety of implant diameters?
Yes, the fixure remover screws are both tapered shaped and reverse threaded. This special design will allow the fixture remover screws to "grab" virtually any size diameter implant for easy removal. How much torque should be used for removing failed implants with the remover wrench?
We do not recommend counter-torque over 200 Ncm, due to possible complications. Ideally, torque at 100 Ncm will be sufficient. If torque at 200 Ncm is not sufficient for extraction, drill around the implant using a trephine drill to ONLY 1/2 or 1/3 down the implant, and then try the reverse torque implant process again. Do NOT use the trephine drill all the way down to the end of the implant. What are the dimensions of the fixture remover screws (length & diameter)? I would like to remove an implant between two teeth but am not sure the screw will fit in the bicuspid space. Thank you!
Thanks for your questions. Please see the screw dimensions below for all 3 of the screws: FRD-01 (small): 2.8/3.8 diameter with 11mm length FRD-02 (medium): 3.3-4.2 diameter with 11mm length FRD-03 (large): 3.3/4.2 diameter with 11mm length How do I remove the implant remover screws from the implant?
It is important to remember that when you used the implant remover screws to remove the implant, you reverse torqued into the implant, by turning counterclockwise. So to remove the remover screw from the implant, you must remove it by turning CLOCKWISE. However, this might prove a bit difficult in some cases, if the threads of the remover screw are tightly engaged with the thread of the implants (this can happen if you used the wrong size implant removal screw for the implant). In that case, you will have use a wrench to hold the implant in place as you screw out the removal screw in a clockwise direction. Below is a video which demonstrates the concept (Note: This video is for an implant removal screw from the Gen2 Kit, but it is the same concept for the removal screws from the MCT Bio kit, as both screws function in the same manner). https://www.youtube.com/embed/iaaWXPQNheg Is this kit good for Straumann RC and NC bone level implants?
Yes, the implant removal kit will work with those implants. It is essentially universal, because it will work with any threaded and self-tapping implant system, which pretty much describes nearly every implant system in use today (save a handful). It is only our Fractured Screw Kit that has compatibility issues due to the different abutment designs. With the implant fixture removal kit, how many times can I use each fixture remover screw?
The removal screws are designed to use up to 3 times each. For existing customer who have already purchased the kit, replacement screws can be ordered separately. In rare circumstances, a screw may break during removal for many possible reasons, including a poor angle of insertion, a wrong size screw, and/or too much torque. Do the fixture remover screws come in different sizes?
The implant removal kit now comes with 3 (three) different fixture remover screws. The fixture remover screws are available in small, medium, and large. The small fixture removal screw is indicated for 3mm-4mm diameter implants, the medium screw indicated for 4mm - 5mm diameter implants, and the larger screw is indicated for 5mm - 8mm diameter implants.
