48 hour tool Step by Step
Purpose of 48-hour tool Available for NC and RC Removal of placed implant from patient Substitute for transfer part after transfer part failure Implant needs to be discharged after removal Can be done up to 48 hours after placement, afterwards osseointegration is too far advanced! Do not use for height correction Mention off-label use: Height correction during implantation. Education
Situation Implant stuck & transfer piece breaks Education
Situation Implant stuck & transfer piece breaks Transfer part has predetermined breakage point: RC: 100 Ncm NC: 80 Ncm Up until this point, the internal connection will not be damaged The breakage point is located at the head of the transfer screw Education
Removing the Implant Remove adapter with screw head Education
Removing the Implant Remove transfer nut from implant (no unscrewing needed) The remaining screw remains secure within the implant CAUTION Make sure the transfer nut is not aspirated Education
Removing the Implant Remove remaining screw with tweezers or pliers by counter clockwise rotations CAUTION Make sure the remaining screw is not aspirated Education
Removing the Implant Mount 48-hour tool like an abutment Secure tool by hand-tightening the mounting screw Education
Removing the Implant Mount ratchet and slowly unscrew implant Remove and sacrifice the implant Education