Surgical Motor or High Speed?

Can you use a high-speed handpiece to drill an MDI pilot hole?  Absolutely!  The main goal for the proper placement of an IMTEC Mini Dental Implant is primary stability.  When Bone quality or quantity is likely to be an issue, like in the maxilla or type 3-4 bone, an extremely shallow pilot hole is ideal to preserve as much bone as possible.  This is best accomplished by perforating the cortical bone only slightly (just 1-2mm.) with a high-speed dental handpiece and a sharp sterile diamond bur.  High-speed bony contouring is used quite often in periodontal procedures today.  Remember to use copious amounts of irrigation so that you do not char the bone.  If you'd like more information or a free case evaluation contact me at F.I.R.S.T. Laboratories 877-4MDI-LAB.