Cutting Torque Measurements in Conjunction with Implant Placement in Grafted and Nongrafted Maxillas as an Objective Evaluation of Bone Density: A Possible Method for Identifying Early Implant Failures?

Abstract

The cutting torque values correlated well with the Lekholm and Zarb index of bone quality. Significantly lower cutting torque values were seen in grafted bone than in nongrafted bone.