Torque wrench was used to to achieve the desired dental implant bone contact and avoid too much compression on the bone that may lead to necrosis of the implant bed.
Implant was placed mesial to tooth number 22 (FDI Two-Digit Notation).
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Dental Implant body is installed with the recommended insertion torque. Appropriate insertion torque is needed to avoid too much compression of the bone. Excessive compression on the bone blocks blood supply and may lead to necrosis of the implant bed.
Dental Implant is being inserted mesial to 14 - FDI Two-Digit Notation, upper right first premolar.