By James Yau
Just as a lighthouse provides guidance for vessels in the ocean, Osstell sees itself providing the same value for dental teams. Dental Asia speaks with Malin Gustavsson, CEO of Osstell, about navigating through a world of data.
Founded in 1999, Osstell specialises in Resonance Frequency Analysis (RFA) technology to determine the clinical status of dental implants for procedures such as implant loading and surgical protocols. Through its portfolio of implant stability measurement devices, Osstell’s technology is registered in 72 countries to provide confidence and clarity for both dentists and patients in the treatment process.
“Our goal for our customers is to optimise the time to teeth in a predictable way using our patented technology. This is our strong commitment to providing value to the dental community,” said Gustavsson.
Resonance frequencies are used to assess the stability of a dental implant, as the frequency varies with the implant’s stability. To simplify the interpretation of these RFA measurements, which are provided in Hertz, Osstell introduced the Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) as a unit of measurement.
The result is presented as an ISQ value of 1-99, where the higher the ISQ, the more stable the implant. Divided into red, yellow, and green signals, similar to a traffic light, visual clarity and universal standards are emphasised to provide dentist with a clear understanding of implant stability.
“We use the word ‘Beacon’, not just as a name, but to represent our meaning for dentists. Dentists want to be safe and confident, and base their decisions on facts. At the end of the day, patients benefit from a better understanding of the treatment process because they want to know when they will have their new teeth,” Gustavsson added.
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