The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) conducts torsion tests on endosseous dental implant systems in accordance with ISO 13498.
What is ISO 13498?
The International Organization for Standardization created ISO 13498 as a resource for experts determining the maximum torque and torsional yield strength of dental implants and their connecting joints. The standard is effective at evaluating new types of joints, connecting parts, and materials used for endosseous dental systems.
The objective of the standard is to offer a comparative evaluation for manufacturers seeking to determine how different implant bodies and components respond to the torsional loads experienced by dental implants once they’re inserted into a patient’s jawbone. The standard is not an indicator of in vivo performance, but it is an excellent resource for research and development and material selection processes.
About Our ISO-Compliant Medical Device Testing Services
Our medical device testing experts support medical device manufacturers seeking to comply with regulations and evaluate and improve their product’s potential. Our team of highly skilled specialists has decades of collective experience carrying out various types of medical device testing, including, but not limited to:
- Fatigue tests
- Shear tests
- Simulation tests
- Tensile tests
- Torsion tests
We offer customizable tests and tests that comply with medical device-related ISO standards, such as:
- ISO 7206-4
- ISO 7206-6
- ISO 7206-8
- ISO 7206-10
- ISO 7206-12
- ISO 7206-13
- ISO 13314
Why are Torsion Tests Important for Dental Implants?
Manufacturers use the information gathered from torsion tests to determine the durability and reliability of dental implants. To be functional, dental implants must be constructed well enough to endure the significant amount of mechanical stress that occurs when end users speak, bite, and chew through the day. An implant’s torque resistance is critical to its success because it reflects the device’s ability to resist loosening, fracture, and failure.
About the ATS Family of Companies
Founded in 1967, Applied Technical Services began as a small engineering firm supporting local clients, and it steadily expanded into the collection of companies that it is today. We have A2LA accredited facilities scattered across the continental US, many of which offer both in-lab and on-site services. We offer testing, consulting, and calibration services that benefit a wide range of industries from medical device manufacturing to automotive and renewable energy.
To learn more about our medical device tests and other services, call +1 (888) 287-5227 or click here.
