OSSEO TAP
Bone Quality Assessment & Site Preparation Tool
What is OsseoTap?
OsseoTap is a manual surgical instrument designed to assess bone density and quality before implant placement. By using OsseoTap directly at the intended osteotomy site, the clinician receives real-time tactile feedback about bone hardness and cortical engagement.
Why is Osseo Tap important?
Bone density plays a crucial role in determining implant stability and long-term success. The OsseoTap helps clinicians:
- Evaluate bone quality instantly before placing an implant.
- Decide on the correct implant design, diameter, and length.
- Avoid complications by knowing if the site requires expansion, tapping, or different implant selection.
- Improve primary stability and predictability in immediate loading cases.
How is Osseo Tap used?
- After preparing the entry point, the OsseoTap is inserted manually into the implant site.
- The surgeon feels the resistance and tactile feedback as it engages with the cortical and trabecular bone.
- Based on this feedback, bone density is assessed, and implant placement is planned accordingly.
- Once the quality is confirmed, the implant is directly placed in the same direction.
Benefits of OsseoTap
✔ Quick & reliable bone assessment before implant placement
✔ No drilling or mallet required – simple hand instrument use
✔ Helps determine ideal implant choice & protocol
✔ Enhances surgical confidence in immediate loading cases
✔ Minimally invasive – preserves bone structure
FAQs
Is OsseoTap the same as a pilot drill?
No. A pilot drill cuts bone, while OsseoTap only assesses bone density and direction without removing tissue.
Can it be reused?
Yes, OsseoTap is a durable, reusable surgical instrument when sterilized properly.
Does it work with both conventional and basal implants?
Yes ✔ – OsseoTap is compatible with any implant system, especially useful in basal implantology for immediate loading.
Why not just rely on drilling resistance?
Drilling only gives partial information and risks overheating. OsseoTap provides direct tactile feedback of bone hardness before drilling deeper, making it safer and more precise.
Conclusion
The OsseoTap is an essential diagnostic tool for implantologists. By providing instant tactile feedback on bone density before implant placement, it ensures better decision-making, higher primary stability, and improved treatment outcomes – all while being simple, manual, and minimally invasive.