What some of our users say

Patients have always wanted reduced “time to teeth” without risking problems or failures. The improvements in implant surfaces and understanding about the biologic processes of osseointegration make it reasonable to give patients what they want- less waiting time to complete implant dentistry. Measuring stability with Osstell and introducing objective ISQ measurements into clinical decision making get dentists confidence to restore sooner, and patients to accept and value treatment more. Essentially, this technology is more than a gimmick, it provides actionable information that benefits the doctor and patient.

We are currently using Osstell when we place all implants to establish a baseline measurement of implant stability. At the time of placement if the ISQ is too low (depending on the location – anything below 45) we will remove the fixture, possibly graft and then wait another 3-6 months before trying to place another fixture. Since we began using this device in 2009, our decision making process has become more simple and objective. We will continue to use the Osstell values to help guide treatment decisions and as a communication tool with our referring dentists.

With increasing demands for the early and immediate loading of dental implants, the measurement of implant stability is very much a hot topic at the moment, with much support in the literature. Peak insertion torque does not give us the information we really require, nor when we really require it. So ISQ using the Osstell machine has become a vital piece of equipment in my office and I use it daily. To monitor the stability of implants over time gives me valuable information as to when I can reliably load them, allowing completion of treatment in an optimal time frame for my patients.

Osstell helps me to make a decision and to have a clear insight about my results.Osstell helps me to achieve predictable results with different loading protocols. Osstell helps me when I’m performing a research and monitoring the implant stability is a critical issue.

In daily practice, we never measure the insertion torque since we use Osstell instead to monitor implant stability. For non-splinted implants, we want the second ISQ value to be ≥70 to initiate the prosthetic rehabilitation with functional loading. In most implant patients, this is either at 4 or 8 weeks of healing allowing an early loading protocol.

The ability to better diagnose implant stability and integration by resonance frequency analysis has provided improved confidence of the treating team as well as better patient management. It has also distinguished Misch Implant Dentistry as a practice that utilizes the latest technology available to provide superior care

Comparative surgical and pre-prosthetic Osstell readings provides an effective foundation for shared responsibility between the patient, surgeon and restorative dentist regarding implant integration status. As the team enters the prosthetic phase of treatment objectives, implant performance data helps to focus outcomes based on realistic expectations.