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Jedediah posted an update
Here is one of two ways in which we assess stability of a dental implant at time of surgery. After we received our torque value, we place a smart peg in the implant to receive another value from our beacon device. This is what is called an ISQ value which stands for implant stability quotient. It essentially is measuring the bone to implant contact.
This gives us a baseline reading during surgery and then we retake this at our restorative appointment. I don’t like to base my decisions off one base of information or have all my eggs in one basket so multiple data points are always helpful to be the most consistent and predictable which helps to ensure the highest levels of successful surgeries.
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Erick and Can2 Comments-
What ISQ range do you want to be in at the time of surgery and at the time of restorative?
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If 20 N/cm torque and 60 ISQ or above typically you can place a healing abutment. If 35 N/cm torque and 70 ISQ or above typically you can place a temporary crown. ISQ Will typically be greater at your restorative dates unless the values were very high in the 80s then it’s not uncommon for it to be slightly less but typically your ISQ value at restorative date will be 70 or above. Much higher ISQ values at restorative then surgery if values at surgery were much lower such as in the 50’s or 60’s
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