Maxillofacial surgery instrument kit SelfTap

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Overview
SelfTap is a line of self‑tapping Grade 5 titanium (TiGr5, ASTM F136) bone screws designed to facilitate rapid and secure fixation of meshes, membranes, plates and bone blocks in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. The prismatic tip and aggressive trapezoidal thread allow insertion in many cases without pre‑drilling, improving workflow while maintaining stable anchorage.

Key features

• Fast insertion: in D2–D4 bone densities pre‑drilling is commonly not required.
• Prismatic tip: optimized for precise placement and controlled self‑tapping penetration.
• Trapezoidal thread: maximizes retention in soft bone while reducing insertion torque.

Screw range and drives

• Screw external diameter: 1.35 mm.
• Head diameters: 3.00 mm to 4.5 mm to suit different mesh and plate designs.
• Lengths: 3 mm to 15 mm to cover membrane, plate, block, shell and tenting indications.
• Drive options: square and cross (Phillips) for procedural versatility.

Surgical set composition

• Medical‑grade polymer surgical box compatible with Class B steam autoclave sterilization.
• Integrated organizer and screw retention stops.
• Manual driver with long and short tips and a motor‑driven screwdriver.
• Special anti‑fracture drill for controlled pilot creation when required.

Set reference
The composition above corresponds to the Set SelfTap (ref. 574325).

Indications / Techniques
SelfTap screws are intended for:

• Fixation of titanium meshes (commonly using 5 mm and 7 mm screws).
• Fixation of resorbable or non‑resorbable membranes (commonly 5 mm).
• Fixation of bone plates (commonly 5 mm and 7 mm).
• Fixation of bone blocks (commonly 7–13 mm).
• Shell technique (commonly 10–15 mm).
• Tenting technique (commonly 7–13 mm).

Technical Q&A (selected)

• Do SelfTap screws require pre‑drilling? NO — pre‑drilling is generally unnecessary for D2–D4 bone; recommended for very dense D1 bone.
• Why 1.35 mm diameter? The 1.35 mm shank fits through holes of specific meshes (e.g., YxOss CBR®) while providing sufficient mechanical strength.
• Are the undersides suitable for meshes? Yes — underside geometry is designed for broad, gentle contact to stabilize meshes without deformation.
• What material are the screws made of? ASTM F136 certified Grade 5 titanium (TiGr5).
• Are the screws suitable for very soft bone? Yes — trapezoidal thread profile, pitch and crest height optimize anchorage in soft bone.

Compatible product lines

• Specialist
• Osteosynt
• Osteo Studio Line
• KHS
• B-Block
• G-Fix
• Bone Activation Drills

Technical specifications

• Product line / denomination: SelfTap
• Material: Grade 5 titanium (TiGr5), ASTM F136.
• Screw external diameter: 1.35 mm.
• Head diameters: 3.00 mm – 4.5 mm.
• Screw lengths: 3 mm – 15 mm.
• Thread profile: trapezoidal thread to maximize retention and reduce torque.
• Tip design: prismatic tip for self‑tapping penetration and effective drilling.
• Available drives: square and cross (Phillips).
• Intended applications: mesh fixation, membrane fixation, bone plates, bone blocks, shell and tenting techniques.
• Sterilization: surgical set provided in a medical‑grade polymer box suitable for Class B steam autoclaves.