Understanding the correct dental implant torque is crucial for the success of dental restorations. This comprehensive guide provides detailed implant torque values for various manufacturers, ensuring you apply the right amount of torque for each implant. Proper torque settings not only enhance the stability and longevity of the implants but also ensure patient safety and comfort.

What is Dental Implant Torque?

Dental implant torque refers to the rotational force applied to secure an implant into the jawbone. Correct torque values are essential to prevent implant failure, ensure proper osseointegration, and avoid complications such as screw loosening or fracture. Each implant system has specific torque recommendations, which must be adhered to for optimal results.

Why Accurate Implant Torque Matters

Applying the correct dental implant torque is vital for:

  • Ensuring Implant Stability: Proper torque settings help achieve immediate stability, which is critical for the success of the implant.
  • Promoting Osseointegration: Correct torque values support the integration of the implant with the bone, enhancing the healing process.
  • Preventing Complications: Over-tightening or under-tightening can lead to complications such as screw loosening, implant movement, or even bone loss.

Comprehensive Torque Values for Leading Dental Implant Brands

This guide includes detailed torque specifications for a wide range of dental implant manufacturers, including Astra, BioHorizons, Biomet 3i, BlueSkyBio, Dentsply, Friadent, OsseoSpeed, XIVE, Dentium, Glidewell, Hiossen/Osstem, Keystone/Lifecore, Mega’Gen, MIS, NEODENT, Nobel Biocare, Southern Implant, Straumann, Sybron, Thommen, and Zimmer Dental. Each entry provides precise torque values and settings to ensure you apply the right amount of force for every implant type.

By Manufacturer

Astra

Implant Torque (Ncm) Torque Settings
Astra 3.0 15 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex
Astra 3.5-4.0 20 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex
Astra 4.5-5.0 25 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex

BioHorizons

Internal 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 30 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex
Tapered Internal 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 30 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex
External Implant 3.5 30 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex
External Implant 4.0, 5.0 30 0.050″ (1.27 mm) Hex

Biomet 3i

Certain™ 3.25, 4.0, 4/3, 5.0, 5/4, 6.0 20 0.048″ (1.22 mm) Hex
Certain™ Prevail™ 3/4/3 (3.4), 4/5/4, 5/6/5. 4/3. 5/4. 6/5 20 0.048″ (1.22 mm) Hex
Certain™ XP 4/5, 5/6 20 0.048″ (1.22 mm) Hex
External Hex 35 0.048″ (1.22mm) Hex

BlueSkyBio

One Stage 30 Star & 0.048″ Hex
Trilobe 30 Unigrip & 0.048″ Hex
Internal Hex & Molar 30 0.050″ (1.27mm) Hex
Conus 12 & Three 30 0.050″ (1.27mm) Hex
Max 30 0.048″ (1.22mm) Hex
Quatro 30 0.048″ (1.22mm) Hex

Dentsply Implants

ANKYLOS® C/X – C/3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 (non-indexed) 15 1.0 mm Hex
ANKYLOS® C/X – /X 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 (indexed) 15 1.0 mm Hex
Friadent 24 0.048″ (1.22mm) Hex
OsseoSpeed™ EV 3.0 – Green 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ EV 3.6 – Purple 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ EV 4.2 – Yellow 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ EV 4.8 – Blue 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ EV 5.4 – Brown 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ Profile EV 4.2 Yellow 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ Profile EV 4.8 Blue 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™/OsseoSpeed™ TX 3.0 – Yellow 15 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™/OsseoSpeed™ TX 3.5, 4.0 – Aqua 20 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™/OsseoSpeed™ TX 4.5, 5.0 – Lilac 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ 4.0 – Blue (Previous) 25 0.050″ Hex
OsseoSpeed™ TX Profile 4.5, 5.0 25 0.050″ Hex
XIVE® S 3.0 24 1.22 mm Hex
XIVE® S 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 24 1.22 mm Hex
FRIALIT™ 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 24 1.22 mm Hex

Glidewell / Haan

iNCLUSiVE® Tapered 3.7, 4.7, 5.2 35 0.050″ (1.27mm) Hex

Neodent

CM 15 15 0.035″ (0.9mm) Hex
CM 32 32 0.048″ (1.22mm) Hex
CM 32 32 0.063″ (1.6mm) Hex

Nobel Biocare

Angulated Screw Channel 35 Nobel Biocare® Omnigrip
NobelActive™ 3.0 15 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
NobelActive™/NobelReplace™ Conical Connection NP 3.5 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
NobelActive™/NobelReplace™ Conical Connection RP 4.3, 5.0 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
NobelReplace™ NP 3.5 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
NobelReplace™ RP 4.3 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
NobelReplace™ WP 5.0 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
NobelReplace™ 6.0 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
Brånemark System™ NP 3.3 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
Brånemark System™ RP 3.75, 4.0 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip
Brånemark System™ WP 5.0, 5.5 35 Nobel Biocare® Unigrip

Straumann

Bone Level 3.3 NC (Narrow CrossFit™) 35 SCS Screwdriver
Bone Level 4.1, 4.8 RC (Regular CrossFit™) 35 SCS Screwdriver
Standard/Standard Plus 4.8 RN (Regular Neck) 35 SCS Screwdriver
Standard/Standard Plus 4.8 WN (Wide Neck) 35 SCS Screwdriver
Standard Plus 3.3 NN (Narrow Neck) 35 SCS Screwdriver
Tissue Level 30 Star/Torx

ZimVie / Zimmer Dental

Tapered Screw-Vent 3.5, 4.5, 5.7/Tapered Screw-Vent 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 friction fit 30 (.050) 1.25 mm Hex
Screw-Vent 3.3, 3.7, 4.5/Screw-Vent 3.3, 3.7, 4.5 friction fit 35 1.25 mm Hex
SwissPlus™ 4.8 35 1.25 mm Hex