Substantial amounts of bone substance are excavated and flushed out during implant site preparation with rotating instruments. Osteotomes reach the bone substance through compression and displacement of area bone. If the bone quality is 3 or 4 (Lekholm & Zarb 1985), they can be applied to the area bone using pressure and twisting or tapping. This condenses the bone substance apically and laterally and increases the primary stability of the implants.
In the CAMLOG® implant system, osteotomy sets are available for the SCREW-LINE.
CAMLOG® osteotomes are available in straight and angled models. They are color-coded on the handle to match implant diameter. Depth markers and length inscriptions have been placed on the working end to match the implant lengths.