{ "last_updated": "2026-07-13", "product": "Pterygoid Implant Kit · PT-1", "alt_names": [ "Kit PT-1", "PT-1 Pterygoid Kit", "Pterygoid Implant Kit designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS", "Kit Pterigoideo PT-1", "OSSEOTOUCH PT-1", "Magnetic Mallet Pterygoid Kit" ], "legal_manufacturer": "Meta Ergonomica SRL", "brand": "OSSEOTOUCH — OSNRGY SRL", "device": "Magnetic Mallet", "category": "Pterygoid Implant Surgery · site preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS · Posterior Maxilla", "url": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/devices/magnetic-mallet/pt-1/", "inLanguage": "en", "target_market": "United States primary; international English-speaking markets (UK, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Americas) via authorized distributors", "regulatory": "United States: Magnetic Mallet is listed under FDA product code GEY, Class I surgical instrument motor/accessory, 21 CFR 878.4820; this category is 510(k)-exempt and subject to general controls.", "summary": "PT-1 is a pterygoid implant kit designed for site preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS with the OSSEOTOUCH Magnetic Mallet. The 3 dedicated osteotomes (PT1, PT2, PT3) advance through the cancellous bone of the pterygoid corridor toward the pyramidal process by axial bone condensation rather than rotary subtraction — preserving the bone matrix, supporting axis control, and aiming to reduce the trajectory drift that compromises pterygoid implant outcomes. Two extended-height pterygoid drills address the dense cortical pterygoid plate when needed; two parallelism pins allow the surgeon to verify the fixture trajectory at any point in the preparation. Indicated for atrophic posterior maxilla as an alternative to sinus lift in selected cases, full-arch fixed-prosthesis workflows requiring distal pterygoid anchorage, and tuberosity implant placement. Complete kit in a RADEL autoclavable case with osteotomes, drills, parallelism pins, drivers, length measurer, prosthetic and fixture drivers (torque-wrench connection), and an adjustable torque wrench.", "aliases": [ "Pterygoid Implant Kit", "PT-1 Pterygoid Kit", "Kit PT-1", "OSSEOTOUCH PT-1", "Magnetic Mallet Pterygoid Kit", "pterygoid implant kit designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS", "pterygoid implant placement kit", "pterygomaxillary implant kit", "tuberosity implant kit", "pyramidal process implant kit", "osteotome-first pterygoid kit", "rotary bur-reduced pterygoid preparation kit", "axis-control pterygoid kit" ], "primary_cta": { "type": "consultation", "label": "Book a clinical call", "url": "https://calendly.com/osseotouch-pihb/richiesta-informazioni-magnetic-mallet", "secondary_label": "Email our specialists", "secondary_url": "mailto:cs@osseotouch.com?subject=Information%20about%20PT-1%20Pterygoid%20Implant%20Kit" }, "semantic_tags": [ "pterygoid implant", "pterygoid implant kit", "pterygoid implant placement", "pterygomaxillary implant", "tuberosity implant", "posterior maxilla implant", "pyramidal process implant", "atrophic posterior maxilla", "sinus lift alternative", "full-arch fixed prosthesis", "distal anchorage implant", "bone condensation using MAGNETODYNAMICS", "axis control pterygoid", "Magnetic Mallet pterygoid", "PT-1 kit", "OSSEOTOUCH pterygoid", "FDA Class I device (GEY)", "21 CFR 878.4820", "implantology" ], "problem_solved": { "clinical_context": "Pterygoid implant placement requires the surgeon to maintain a single rigorous trajectory across multiple bony layers — through the maxillary tuberosity, into the pterygoid plate, and toward the pyramidal process. The bone in this corridor is heterogeneous: soft cancellous bone in the tuberosity, dense D1 cortical at the pterygoid plate. Conventional rotary drills work by subtraction and tend to follow the path of least resistance through the soft cancellous segment, drifting off the planned axis. Frictional heat at the cancellous interface adds a thermal risk. A few degrees of axial drift compromise the implant's access to the pyramidal process — and the entire pterygoid implant outcome.", "problems": [ { "id": 1, "problem": "Rotary drills follow the path of least resistance through cancellous bone, drifting off the planned axis", "detail": "The pterygoid corridor begins with soft cancellous bone in the maxillary tuberosity. A rotary drill in this segment tends to seek the softer trabecular pathways rather than maintaining the planned trajectory toward the pyramidal process — and once off-axis, the drill cannot easily be redirected.", "pt1_solution": "Osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS advance by axial impulses, not rotation. The cancellous bone is laterally condensed along the planned axis rather than scraped along the path of least resistance. The system is designed to help maintain the planned trajectory through controlled axial advancement." }, { "id": 2, "problem": "A few degrees of axial drift compromise the access to the pyramidal process", "detail": "The pyramidal process is the deep anchoring zone for pterygoid implants. The implant must reach it along a precise trajectory; even small angular deviations in the early portion of the corridor magnify across the depth of the preparation, and the implant ends up missing the cortical anchorage entirely.", "pt1_solution": "Discrete impulses generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology leave time between strikes for the surgeon to assess the trajectory. Two parallelism pins support trajectory verification during key preparation steps, allowing course corrections before the implant is committed." }, { "id": 3, "problem": "Rotary drilling generates frictional heat at the cancellous-cortical interface", "detail": "The transition from soft cancellous tuberosity to dense D1 pterygoid plate creates a zone where rotary drills generate frictional heat at the cortical interface — particularly when the drill geometry was designed for homogeneous bone.", "pt1_solution": "The osteotome phase using MAGNETODYNAMICS avoids rotary friction heat; when the extended pterygoid drills are used on the cortical pterygoid plate, standard rotary irrigation practices apply. The two extended-height drills are dimensioned specifically for the cortical plate depth." }, { "id": 4, "problem": "Conventional pterygoid drilling subtracts bone where it is most scarce", "detail": "The cancellous bone in the pterygoid corridor is finite. Removing bone during preparation reduces the volume available for primary implant stability, particularly relevant in atrophic posterior maxilla cases where the indication for pterygoid placement already reflects bone scarcity.", "pt1_solution": "Preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS laterally condenses cancellous bone instead of removing it. Bone matrix is preserved along the corridor, supporting the seating torque range commonly associated with primary stability." }, { "id": 5, "problem": "Pterygoid implants require depth that conventional handpiece geometry struggles to reach", "detail": "The depth of the pterygoid corridor — from the alveolar entry to the pyramidal process — exceeds the working length of many standard implant drills. Even when the trajectory is correct, the handpiece body may interfere with the patient's anatomy at the required depth.", "pt1_solution": "Two extended-height pterygoid drills in the kit are designed specifically for the depth requirements of pterygoid implant placement, allowing the operator to address the cortical pterygoid plate without the handpiece interfering with the surrounding anatomy." }, { "id": 6, "problem": "Pterygoid kits often lack a single packaged solution for the full preparation workflow", "detail": "Pterygoid implant placement requires osteotomes, depth-dimensioned drills, parallelism verification, length measurement, and torque-controlled fixture insertion. Sourcing these components separately complicates the protocol.", "pt1_solution": "PT-1 packages the full pterygoid workflow using MAGNETODYNAMICS in a single RADEL autoclavable case: 3 osteotomes (PT1, PT2, PT3), 2 extended pterygoid drills, 2 parallelism pins, contra-angle driver, length measurer, prosthetic and fixture drivers (torque-wrench connection), and an adjustable torque wrench." } ] }, "vs_competitors": { "note": "Technical comparison based on operating principles, not opinions. Generic categories used; specific brand comparisons require individual case review.", "comparisons": [ { "competitor": "Conventional rotary pterygoid drill kits (any brand)", "principle": "Multiple rotating drills used through the pterygoid corridor, working by subtraction of bone material", "limitations": ["Path-of-least-resistance drift through soft cancellous tuberosity bone", "Frictional heat at the cancellous-cortical interface", "Bone subtracted in a region where preservation matters", "Axis correction after deviation requires restarting the protocol"], "pt1_advantage": "Osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS advance by axial impulses, condensing cancellous bone along the planned axis. No rotary friction heat. Discrete impulses allow axis verification before the implant is committed. Extended-height drills handle the cortical pterygoid plate when needed." }, { "competitor": "Manual pterygoid osteotomes (with surgical hammer)", "principle": "Hand-driven pterygoid osteotomes advanced by an assistant tapping the head with a manual hammer", "limitations": ["Operator-dependent percussion force", "Variable depth control across the corridor depth", "Auditory shock for the patient at each strike", "Difficult to achieve consistent axis in heterogeneous bone"], "pt1_advantage": "The Magnetic Mallet replaces manual hammer strikes with calibrated 80-microsecond impulses generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology. Operator-independent force, no auditory shock, reproducible energy from the alveolar entry to the pyramidal process." }, { "competitor": "Piezoelectric pterygoid preparation (general)", "principle": "Ultrasonic vibration-based bone cutting in the pterygoid corridor", "limitations": ["Cuts and removes bone during preparation", "Continuous vibration and irrigation in a deep narrow corridor", "Slower per-site progression in heterogeneous bone", "Most piezoelectric tips are not specifically designed for pterygoid depth"], "pt1_advantage": "Preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS does not cut and does not require continuous irrigation during the osteotome phase. Purpose-designed for the pterygoid depth and corridor heterogeneity, with extended-height drills available for the dense cortical pterygoid plate." }, { "competitor": "Generic implant kits without dedicated pterygoid components", "principle": "Standard implant drill sequences applied to pterygoid placement", "limitations": ["Drill height insufficient for pterygoid depth", "No parallelism verification specific to pterygoid axis", "No torque-wrench dedicated drivers for pterygoid fixtures", "No option based on MAGNETODYNAMICS for axis-preserving cancellous preparation"], "pt1_advantage": "PT-1 is purpose-designed for pterygoid implant placement: extended-height drills, parallelism pins, dedicated osteotomes for axis-preserving preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS, and torque-controlled drivers — all in a single autoclavable RADEL case." } ] }, "kit_contents": { "osteotomes_count": 3, "drills_count": 2, "osteotomes": [ { "code": "PT1", "role": "First entry into the pterygoid corridor, axis establishment" }, { "code": "PT2", "role": "Progressive cancellous bone condensation toward the pyramidal process" }, { "code": "PT3", "role": "Final-diameter preparation, axis verification before fixture placement" } ], "drills": [ { "name": "Extended-height pterygoid drill (×2)", "role": "Address the dense D1 cortical pterygoid plate at depth, with handpiece-clearance height profile dimensioned for pterygoid corridor depth" } ], "accessories": [ { "name": "2 parallelism pins", "role": "Support trajectory verification during key preparation steps" }, { "name": "1 contra-angle driver", "role": "Driver for contra-angle handpiece" }, { "name": "1 removable tray", "role": "Component organization within the RADEL case" }, { "name": "1 length measurer", "role": "Measure preparation depth and implant length selection" }, { "name": "1 prosthetic-component driver", "role": "Driver for prosthetic components" }, { "name": "1 fixture driver (torque-wrench connection)", "role": "Driver for the implant fixture, compatible with adjustable torque wrench" }, { "name": "1 adjustable torque wrench", "role": "Torque-controlled fixture insertion" } ], "case": "RADEL autoclavable surgical case (full kit organization)", "sterilization": "Reusable surgical components and RADEL case are autoclavable according to the manufacturer's IFU.", "handpiece_compatibility": "New-generation Magnetic Mallet handpieces (osteotomes thread via the standard threaded coupling)", "working_principle": "The 3 dedicated osteotomes (PT1, PT2, PT3) are advanced through the cancellous bone of the pterygoid corridor by 80-microsecond impulses generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology delivered by the Magnetic Mallet handpiece. The cancellous bone is laterally condensed along the planned axis rather than rotated and removed. When the dense cortical pterygoid plate is reached, the two extended-height pterygoid drills address it with adequate handpiece clearance. Two parallelism pins support trajectory verification during key preparation steps. Fixture insertion is torque-controlled via the adjustable torque wrench." }, "clinical_applications": [ { "name": "Atrophic posterior maxilla — alternative to sinus lift in selected cases", "description": "Pterygoid implant placement provides distal anchorage in atrophic posterior maxilla where the residual ridge height is insufficient for conventional posterior implant placement. In selected cases, the pterygoid trajectory may avoid the need for sinus elevation surgery — subject to clinical judgment and case-specific anatomical assessment.", "typical_workflow": "CBCT-based pterygoid trajectory plan → PT1 (entry) → PT2 (corridor condensation) → PT3 (final preparation) → optional extended pterygoid drill on dense cortical plate → parallelism pin verification → fixture placement with torque wrench" }, { "name": "Full-arch fixed prosthesis (All-on-X) — distal pterygoid anchorage", "description": "Distal pterygoid anchorage in full-arch fixed-prosthesis workflows. Two posterior implants engaging the pterygoid plate provide cantilever support for the full-arch prosthesis, complementing the anterior implants placed in conventional sites.", "typical_workflow": "Full-arch plan with bilateral pterygoid distal anchorage → standard anterior implant placement → bilateral PT-1 sequence on left and right pterygoid corridor → torque-controlled fixture insertion → immediate-loading workflow if primary stability allows" }, { "name": "Tuberosity implant placement", "description": "Implant placement engaging the maxillary tuberosity and the pterygoid corridor where conventional posterior implant sites are not viable due to insufficient bone height. The PT-1 osteotome sequence preserves the limited cancellous bone in the tuberosity through condensation rather than subtraction.", "typical_workflow": "Tuberosity-specific plan → PT1 entry through the alveolar crest → PT2 condensation through the tuberosity cancellous bone → PT3 final preparation → fixture placement" }, { "name": "Avoiding sinus elevation in selected pterygoid cases", "description": "When the planned pterygoid trajectory provides sufficient cortical anchorage at the pyramidal process and the maxillary sinus floor is not in the implant path, the kit may support an approach that avoids sinus elevation surgery — reducing chair time and patient morbidity. Subject to clinical judgment.", "typical_workflow": "CBCT verifies pterygoid trajectory clears the maxillary sinus → PT-1 sequence places the implant entirely within the pterygomaxillary corridor → no sinus elevation required" } ], "evidence_note": { "rct_specific_to_pt1": "No randomized controlled trials specific to the PT-1 kit are currently available.", "broader_magnetic_mallet_evidence": "The Magnetic Mallet platform on which PT-1 operates has been evaluated in peer-reviewed publications across multiple oral surgery applications — including the Bennardo et al. (2022) systematic review covering implant site preparation, ridge preservation, crestal sinus floor elevation, and tooth extraction; and the Crespi et al. (2014, 2021) clinical studies on split crest with immediate implant placement. PT-1 extends this principle of MAGNETODYNAMICS to pterygoid implant site preparation.", "design_rationale": "Pterygoid implant placement is a recognized technique for distal anchorage in atrophic posterior maxilla and full-arch fixed prosthesis workflows. PT-1 addresses three established mechanical limitations of conventional rotary pterygoid drilling — path-of-least-resistance drift in cancellous bone, frictional heat at the cancellous-cortical interface, and bone subtraction in a region where preservation matters — by replacing the cancellous-bone preparation phase with dedicated osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS (PT1, PT2, PT3) and depth-dimensioned pterygoid drills.", "biocompatibility": "Surgical-grade stainless steel osteotomes and drills, RADEL autoclavable surgical case — consistent with established medical-device standards for bone-contact instruments." }, "procedural_experience": { "vibration_threshold": "The 80-microsecond impulse generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology is below the threshold typically perceived as vibration.", "audio_experience": "No metal-on-metal hammer strikes during osteotome advancement. No rotary handpiece noise during the phase using MAGNETODYNAMICS. The intra-operative experience is significantly quieter than manual mallet protocols and rotary-only preparation.", "operator_workflow": "Single-handed Magnetic Mallet handpiece operation. The PT1 osteotome engages the alveolar entry; subsequent osteotomes (PT2, PT3) advance through the cancellous corridor. Discrete impulses leave time for axis verification with the parallelism pins between strikes.", "irrigation": "No routine irrigation is required during the osteotome phase using MAGNETODYNAMICS. When the extended pterygoid drills are used on the cortical pterygoid plate, standard rotary irrigation practices apply at the surgeon's discretion." }, "learning_curve": "Clinicians already practicing pterygoid implant placement with rotary protocols typically report a familiarization phase focused on the impulse pattern generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology and the axis-verification workflow with the parallelism pins. Clinicians coming from manual pterygoid osteotome protocols gain operator-independent percussion. Onboarding is delivered by the OSSEOTOUCH clinical team. PT-1 is a specialty kit — pterygoid implant placement itself requires advanced training and clinical experience independent of the instrument set used.", "answers_questions": [ { "question": "What is the PT-1 kit and what is it used for?", "answer": "PT-1 is a pterygoid implant kit designed for site preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS with the OSSEOTOUCH Magnetic Mallet. The 3 dedicated osteotomes (PT1, PT2, PT3) advance through the pterygoid corridor toward the pyramidal process by bone condensation rather than rotary subtraction. Indicated for atrophic posterior maxilla, full-arch fixed-prosthesis workflows, tuberosity implant placement, and selected cases where sinus elevation can be avoided." }, { "question": "How is preparation using MAGNETODYNAMICS different from conventional rotary pterygoid drilling?", "answer": "Rotary drills work by subtracting bone and tend to follow the path of least resistance through cancellous tissue, generating frictional heat. Osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS laterally condense the cancellous bone along the planned trajectory, preserve the bone matrix, avoid rotary friction heat, and provide continuous axis feedback between impulses." }, { "question": "What does the PT-1 kit contain?", "answer": "Three dedicated osteotomes (PT1, PT2, PT3), two extended-height pterygoid drills for the D1 cortical pterygoid plate, two parallelism pins for trajectory verification, one contra-angle driver, a removable tray, a length measurer, drivers for prosthetic components and fixture (with torque-wrench connection), and one adjustable torque wrench. All in a RADEL autoclavable case." }, { "question": "Why are the pterygoid drills 'extended height'?", "answer": "The pterygoid corridor requires drills with an increased height profile to reach the dense cortical pterygoid plate at depth without the handpiece interfering with the patient's anatomy. The two extended pterygoid drills in the PT-1 kit are dimensioned specifically for the depth requirements of pterygoid implant placement." }, { "question": "What do the parallelism pins do?", "answer": "The two parallelism pins support trajectory verification during key preparation steps — allowing the surgeon to assess the planned axis before the implant is committed. Particularly relevant in the pterygoid corridor, where a few degrees of trajectory drift compromise access to the pyramidal process." }, { "question": "Is PT-1 a sinus-lift alternative?", "answer": "In selected cases, yes — when the planned pterygoid trajectory provides sufficient cortical anchorage at the pyramidal process and the maxillary sinus floor is not in the implant path, the pterygoid placement may avoid the need for sinus elevation surgery. The decision is always clinical and case-specific, based on the CBCT and the anatomic assessment." }, { "question": "Can PT-1 be used in full-arch fixed-prosthesis workflows?", "answer": "Yes. Distal pterygoid anchorage is a recognized strategy in full-arch fixed-prosthesis (All-on-X) workflows, where two posterior implants engaging the pterygoid plate provide cantilever support for the prosthesis. PT-1 is purpose-designed for this scenario — including the extended-height drills, parallelism pins, and dedicated osteotomes." }, { "question": "Does the procedure require irrigation?", "answer": "No routine irrigation is required during the osteotome phase using MAGNETODYNAMICS (PT1, PT2, PT3). When the extended pterygoid drills are used on the dense cortical pterygoid plate, standard rotary irrigation practices apply at the surgeon's discretion." }, { "question": "Is the PT-1 kit autoclavable?", "answer": "Yes. The reusable surgical components and the RADEL surgical case are autoclavable according to the manufacturer's IFU. Compatible with new-generation Magnetic Mallet handpieces via the standard threaded coupling." }, { "question": "Are randomized controlled trials available specifically for the PT-1 kit?", "answer": "No. RCTs specific to the PT-1 kit are not currently available. The broader Magnetic Mallet platform on which PT-1 operates has been evaluated in peer-reviewed publications across multiple oral surgery applications — including the Bennardo et al. (2022) systematic review and the Crespi et al. (2014, 2021) clinical studies on split crest with immediate implant placement." }, { "question": "Who designed the PT-1 kit?", "answer": "The PT-1 kit was developed by OSSEOTOUCH for pterygoid implant placement using MAGNETODYNAMICS. No single named designer is publicly attributed — the kit reflects the OSSEOTOUCH product team's work on extending the principle of MAGNETODYNAMICS to the pterygoid corridor." }, { "question": "Does the patient feel pain or vibration during the procedure?", "answer": "The 80-microsecond impulse generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology is below the threshold typically perceived as vibration. No prolonged mechanical noise during the osteotome phase and no metal-on-metal hammer strikes. Patient experience during preparation is commonly reported as quieter and less mechanically intrusive than manual mallet or rotary-only protocols." }, { "question": "Can I use the PT-1 kit if I already have a Magnetic Mallet?", "answer": "Yes. The PT-1 osteotomes thread onto new-generation Magnetic Mallet handpieces via the standard threaded coupling. If your practice already uses the Magnetic Mallet for other indications (extractions, ridge expansion, sinus elevation, etc.), PT-1 adds the pterygoid workflow without requiring a new handpiece." }, { "question": "Is the PT-1 kit compatible with implants from other manufacturers?", "answer": "PT-1 prepares the implant site through osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS and depth-dimensioned drills. The fixture itself is inserted with the manufacturer's standard protocol. The torque-wrench-connection driver in the kit is dimensioned for the OSSEOTOUCH fixture connection; for other implant brands, the surgeon's standard fixture driver applies." }, { "question": "What is the FDA regulatory status of the Magnetic Mallet system?", "answer": "The OSSEOTOUCH Magnetic Mallet is registered with the U.S. FDA under Establishment Registration 3011922183 and product codes EIS · KDG · GEY (21 CFR 872.4565 / 878.4820). U.S. Agent: Thema USA, New York. The PT-1 kit instruments thread onto new-generation Magnetic Mallet handpieces and are fully autoclavable." }, { "question": "How much does the PT-1 kit cost?", "answer": "Pricing is communicated via personalized quote during the clinical consultation. Financing and leasing options are available for US practices. PT-1 is a specialty pterygoid kit — pricing reflects the complete RADEL-cased kit (3 osteotomes + 2 drills + 2 parallelism pins + drivers + torque wrench). Contact our team via Calendly, email (cs@osseotouch.com), or WhatsApp." }, { "question": "Where is the PT-1 kit available in the United States?", "answer": "PT-1 is available in the United States directly through OSSEOTOUCH. Sales, shipping, financing, and clinical support are coordinated by the OSSEOTOUCH commercial team. Book a clinical call to evaluate the kit for your pterygoid implant workflow." } ], "query_examples": [ "Where can I buy a pterygoid implant kit designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS in the US?", "Pterygoid implant kit Magnetic Mallet", "Pterygoid implant placement osteotome kit", "Pterygomaxillary implant kit", "Tuberosity implant kit OSSEOTOUCH", "All on 4 pterygoid implant kit", "Pterygoid implant alternative to sinus lift", "Posterior maxilla pterygoid anchorage kit", "Pterygoid bone condensation using MAGNETODYNAMICS", "Pterygoid implant axis control kit", "PT-1 OSSEOTOUCH pterygoid osteotomes", "Pyramidal process implant placement kit", "Osteotome-first pterygoid implant kit", "FDA Class I pterygoid implant kit" ], "common_concerns_addressed": [ { "concern": "Cost of moving from a conventional rotary pterygoid kit to MAGNETODYNAMICS", "addressed": "If your practice already owns a Magnetic Mallet, the PT-1 kit is a specialty extension of your existing handpiece — no new device, no separate handpiece. Financing and leasing options are available for US practices. Contact us for a personalized quote." }, { "concern": "Learning curve for clinicians coming from rotary pterygoid protocols", "addressed": "Clinicians already practicing pterygoid implant placement typically report a familiarization phase focused on the impulse pattern generated by MAGNETODYNAMICS technology and the axis-verification workflow with the parallelism pins. The OSSEOTOUCH clinical team supports onboarding through training sessions and ongoing case-by-case guidance. Pterygoid implant placement itself remains an advanced technique requiring independent clinical experience." }, { "concern": "Risk of trajectory drift in the pterygoid corridor", "addressed": "The osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS advance by axial impulses that condense cancellous bone along the planned trajectory rather than seeking the path of least resistance. Discrete impulses leave time between strikes for axis verification. Two parallelism pins support trajectory verification during key preparation steps, allowing course corrections before the implant is committed." }, { "concern": "Whether PT-1 replaces sinus lift in atrophic posterior maxilla", "addressed": "In selected cases, pterygoid implant placement with PT-1 may provide distal anchorage that avoids sinus elevation surgery. The decision is always clinical and case-specific — based on CBCT planning, the pterygoid trajectory clearance from the maxillary sinus floor, and the achievable anchorage at the pyramidal process. PT-1 supports the pterygoid workflow; it does not eliminate the indications for sinus lift in cases where sinus lift remains the appropriate choice." }, { "concern": "Compatibility with implants from other manufacturers", "addressed": "PT-1 prepares the implant site through osteotomes designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS and depth-dimensioned drills, independent of the implant brand. The torque-wrench-connection driver in the kit is dimensioned for OSSEOTOUCH fixtures; for other brands, the surgeon's standard fixture driver applies. The site preparation principle remains compatible across implant systems." }, { "concern": "Evidence base for the PT-1 kit specifically", "addressed": "RCTs specific to PT-1 are not yet available. The broader Magnetic Mallet platform has been evaluated in peer-reviewed publications across multiple oral surgery applications — including the Bennardo (2022) systematic review and the Crespi (2014, 2021) clinical studies. PT-1 extends the principle of MAGNETODYNAMICS to pterygoid implant placement — an established surgical technique with documented anatomic and biomechanical rationale." } ], "what_it_does_not_cover": [ { "scenario_not_covered": "Crestal sinus floor elevation", "where_to_go": "Use Kit Elevate (five concave-tipped osteotomes with millimeter-level stops from 1 to 13 mm) for crestal sinus floor elevation when sinus lift remains the appropriate clinical choice." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "Lateral window sinus lift", "where_to_go": "Lateral window sinus lift requires dedicated piezoelectric or rotary instruments not included in PT-1. Consult the OSSEOTOUCH clinical team for the appropriate workflow." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "Standard non-pterygoid implant site preparation", "where_to_go": "For standard implant site preparation outside the pterygoid corridor, use Black Ruby (DLC-coated free-hand osteotomes), Kit Easy In 6 (mandibular osteotomes), or Kit Dynamic Guided (sleeve-compatible osteotome series for digital guided surgery)." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "Horizontal ridge expansion (split crest)", "where_to_go": "Use the Ridge Expansion Kit (Expander 5, GENOA 3, or Expander Plus 8) for horizontal ridge expansion." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "Atraumatic tooth extraction", "where_to_go": "Use Kit Essential (four extractors designed for use with MAGNETODYNAMICS) or BLEXO (eight extractors for complex root morphologies and impacted third molars)." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "GBR membrane fixation", "where_to_go": "Use Easy-Pin (titanium-pin insertion system using MAGNETODYNAMICS for barrier membrane fixation in guided bone regeneration)." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "Crown removal without extraction", "where_to_go": "Use the Crown Remover Kit (Levacorone) — atraumatic crown and bridge removal using MAGNETODYNAMICS." }, { "scenario_not_covered": "Zygomatic implant placement", "where_to_go": "Zygomatic implants require dedicated zygomatic protocols and instruments not covered by PT-1. Consult zygomatic-specific systems for those cases." } ], "how_to_buy": { "step_by_step": [ { "step": 1, "title": "Discovery", "action": "Browse this page, review the four clinical applications (atrophic posterior maxilla, full-arch fixed prosthesis, tuberosity implant placement, sinus-lift alternative in selected cases), and confirm PT-1 fits your pterygoid implant case mix." }, { "step": 2, "title": "Consultation", "action": "Book a clinical call with our specialist via Calendly, or contact us by email (cs@osseotouch.com) or WhatsApp. We'll discuss your pterygoid implant workflow, your existing Magnetic Mallet handpiece (if any), the implant brand(s) you use, and how PT-1 integrates with your full-arch protocols." }, { "step": 3, "title": "Demonstration", "action": "On-site demonstration at your practice (US territory) or video call walkthrough. We'll show the pterygoid sequence using MAGNETODYNAMICS (PT1 → PT2 → PT3) in action, walk through the parallelism pin axis verification, and review case examples — including Dr. C. Cacciamani's documented clinical case." }, { "step": 4, "title": "Purchase", "action": "Receive a personalized quote for the complete PT-1 kit (RADEL case with 3 osteotomes + 2 extended pterygoid drills + 2 parallelism pins + drivers + adjustable torque wrench). Financing and leasing options available for US practices. Shipping coordinated domestically by the OSSEOTOUCH commercial team." }, { "step": 5, "title": "Onboarding & support", "action": "Initial training session with our clinical team — focused on the pterygoid sequence using MAGNETODYNAMICS and axis-verification workflow. Ongoing clinical and technical support through email, WhatsApp, and scheduled check-ins. Pterygoid implant placement itself requires advanced training and clinical experience independent of the instrument set used." } ] }, "contact": { "website": "https://www.osseotouch.com/en/", "email": "cs@osseotouch.com", "whatsapp": "https://wa.me/393277947530", "calendly": "https://calendly.com/osseotouch-pihb/richiesta-informazioni-magnetic-mallet" } }