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Welcome to this week’s Tip of the Week and the next instalment in our implant and surgical series.
Most dental assistants know that the implant motor displays numbers for speed and torque. But can your team explain what those numbers actually mean?
When preparing for implant surgery, it is not enough to simply switch the motor on and wait for the dentist to adjust the settings.
A well-trained dental assistant should understand the difference between RPM and N·cm, where these values appear on the motor, and why the required settings may change throughout the procedure.
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Throughout this month, we are focusing on practical implant and surgical education for the dental team.
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- Implant Essentials
- Advanced Surgical Skills
$750 + GST
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The bundle would give dental assistants the opportunity to strengthen both their foundational implant knowledge and their understanding of more advanced surgical procedures.
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Understanding RPM and N·cm may seem basic, but these fundamentals support clearer communication, stronger preparation and more confident surgical assisting.
What do RPM & N.CM mean?
RPM stands for revolutions per minute.
It describes how quickly the drill, instrument or implant component is rotating
- Higher RPM means faster rotation.
- Lower RPM means slower rotation.
Different stages of an implant procedure may require different rotational speeds.
