Analysis of factors determining thermal changes at osteotomy site in dental implant placement - An in-vitro study

2021

Background Heat generation during osteotomy site preparation is a crucial factor that determines the success of dental implant placement. Among the factors that affect the heat generation, drilling speed, hand pressure and coolant temperature are independent variables. However, a relation between these three parameters and their optimal values required for the maximum outcome has not been studied so far. This study aims at finding out a relation between these factors in order to derive the optimum balance required, using an in vitro study. Material and methods This in vitro experiment was performed on bovine femur. A total of 72 drillings were undertaken with the aid of a physiodispenser mo…