Implant system
The brand and exact implant model or abutment level.
TITANIUM GRADE V ELI
TiN
BLC
TPA
Mechanical security for prosthetic work
IPD fixation screws for dental implants
The correct screw is not determined by implant brand alone. The reference, platform, thread, head seat, screwdriver and manufacturer-specified torque all matter.
IPD offers standard titanium screws, very hard TiN, screws BLC with a tungsten-carbide-based surface and TPA solutions for angulated screw channels.
Exact referenceThread, seat and head
10-35 NcmAccording to the specific reference
Compatibility chain
Six parameters must speak the same language
A screw is a small component with major responsibility. Substituting a seemingly similar reference can change head seating, thread engagement or preload transfer.
Platform
Diameter and type of prosthetic connection, not merely the commercial name.
Screw-head seat
A flat, conical or specifically angled seat must match the component.
Thread and length
Metric size, body length and overall geometry determine safe engagement.
Driver
Unigrip, Torx, Hex, TPA or another system-specific geometry in the exact size.
Tightening torque
The value belongs to the specific reference, not generally to a material or brand.
Surface according to indication
Ti, TiN, BLC and TPA are not four colours of the same screw
Each variant addresses a different mechanical or design requirement. Surface treatment does not change the need to use the exact reference and prescribed torque.
Standard
Ti Grade V ELI
A reliable titanium solution for laboratory and clinical use, with broad availability across systems and dimensions.
Approximate hardness: 280-330 HV
Gold-coloured surface
TiN
Titanium nitride creates an exceptionally hard surface. IPD states up to a fivefold increase in wear resistance compared with untreated titanium.
Hardness up to: 2300 HV
Dark surface
BLC
A tungsten-carbide-based surface with very low friction supports higher clamping force and stability in mechanically demanding indications.
Approximate hardness: approximately 1,000 HV
Angulation
TPA
Specific geometry for angulated screw channels. Requires the corresponding library, screw and TPA screwdriver.
Torque: often 10–25 Ncm, always according to the reference
Preload and stability
Torque is the input. Controlled preload is the goal.
During tightening, part of the torque is consumed by friction and part creates tensile force in the screw. The BLC surface reduces friction and can support greater clamping force at the same torque. This is precisely why torque must not be increased arbitrarily or transferred from another reference.
Safety rule: the value on the current IPD label, blister and instructions takes precedence over the web table and older catalogue versions.
Controlled procedure
From screw identification to final tightening
The correct result comes from combining technical data with clean clinical technique, not from using a stronger hand.
01Verify the reference
System, platform, component and seat geometry.
02Select the screwdriver
Exact type and size with no play in the screw head.
03Check seating
The component must be fully and passively seated before tightening.
04Use a torque instrument
Calibrated ratchet or motor according to the protocol.
05Tighten to the specified value
Without exceeding it and without estimating by feel.
06Check the screw head
Without damage, contamination or incomplete engagement.
Related professional pages
The screw is the final link in a wider workflow
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Search by reference, system, platform and screwdriver.
Multi-Unit abutments
Straight and angulated screw-retained restorations.
CAD/CAM libraries
Correct seating, component and straight or angulated channel branch.
IPD digital workflow
From scanning and design to the final mechanical protocol.
IPD scan bodies
Accurate digital transfer of the implant or abutment position.
IPD Innovations 2026
IPD surfaces, systems and digital solutions.
Common questions
Fixation screws in practice
Use the value specified for the exact reference. The surface variant alone is not a reason to change the torque.
Only if the specific system and library explicitly allow it. TPA geometry uses its own screw and corresponding screwdriver.
One brand may have multiple connections, platforms and abutment levels. The thread, head, length and torque may all differ.
The current product label, blister and IPD instructions take precedence over the website, an older catalogue or previous documentation.
Technical support for the Czech and Slovak Republics
Send us the reference or a photograph of the packaging
We can help verify the screw, screwdriver, surface variant and current tightening torque.
