Conmetior announces the launch of Tactiq Torque Driver, a finger-powered device designed to help clinicians apply manufacturer-specified torque during implant procedures.
— Conmetior, a dental technology company focused on precision instruments and clinical education, announces the launch of the Tactiq Torque Driver, a finger-powered torque control device designed for the final tightening stage of implant prosthetics. The device brings preset torque control into the manual workflow many dentists already use, multiplying finger force by 5.5, giving clinicians a tactile method for reaching specified torque values while working within the mouth.
For Frank Charles Pope, co-founder and product developer at Conmetior, that distinction was central to the product’s development. “The goal was to solve a specific workflow problem we kept seeing in implant dentistry,” he states. “Dentists value the control of using their fingers, especially when access is limited. We wanted to preserve that connection while giving the final turn of the screw a defined torque endpoint.”
Manual placement remains a familiar part of implant dentistry because finger-driven instruments provide direct tactile feedback and allow clinicians to work within the confined spaces of full-arch and implant prosthetic procedures. That familiarity also creates a practical consideration during final torquing. A screw tightened below its recommended value can affect joint stability, while excessive torque can place additional stress on screws, prosthetic components, or implant connections. Manufacturer torque specifications provide a defined target, creating a need for a tool that can bring that specification into the same hand-driven motion clinicians already know.
Tactiq was developed around that insight. Its internal mechanical declutch mechanism disengages when the selected torque threshold is reached, allowing the driver to spin freely while producing an audible click. The mechanism is designed to signal the point at which the preset torque has been reached, allowing the clinician to stop the motion at the specified value. The product comes with three torque options at 10, 15, and 20 Ncm, covering most implant manufacturer specifications, with each version identified by a corresponding purple, red, or blue color band and permanent laser engraving.
“Clinicians have already developed a workflow they are comfortable with, and we saw an opportunity to add torque control without asking them to change that fundamental motion,” Pope says. “The gap we saw was between the tactile convenience of a finger driver and the defined torque requirements provided by implant manufacturers. Tactiq was created to bring those two parts of the equation together in a practical instrument.”
The torque options are intended to accommodate the specifications associated with different implant systems, screws, and restorative components. Conmetior advises clinicians to follow the torque value specified by the relevant implant manufacturer and to confirm compatibility when selecting the appropriate Tactiq configuration. Interchangeable latch-style mandrel tips further allow the driver to work across a broad range of implant systems, supporting its integration into existing prosthetic setups.
Engineering details extend the device’s focus on chairside use. Tactiq is machined from medical-grade stainless steel and features a deep diamond-knurled grip designed for controlled rotation with gloved hands. Its bead-blasted matte finish helps reduce glare beneath operatory lighting, while tight declutch tolerances are intended to provide repeatable operation across repeated procedures. The instrument is also autoclavable at 135°C for an 18-minute sterilization cycle, supporting routine clinical reprocessing.
According to Pope, the design was developed internally by Conmetior engineers as part of the company’s focus on a curated range of dental instruments for advanced implant and full-arch workflows. The company’s product development process emphasizes practical chairside solutions, with tools refined around the procedures clinicians perform regularly. Tactiq reflects that approach by adding a torque-control mechanism to a compact manual driver instead of requiring a separate operating method.
The resulting device is designed to support the final stage of implant prosthetic procedures with three preset torque choices, interchangeable tips, tactile and audible feedback, and a form factor intended for use directly within the mouth. Ultimately, the Tactiq Torque Driver is intended to add a new option for clinicians seeking preset torque control within a familiar manual technique.
Contact Info:
Name: Jean-Christophe Pope
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Organization: Conmetior
Website: https://www.conmetior.com/
Release ID: 89201179
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