Twist Drill 3.0mm

Clinical Application

This 3.0 mm twist drill is intended to create accurately sized pilot and preparation holes in cortical and cancellous bone. It is commonly used during fixation procedures to prepare screw holes, for implant site preparation in dental and maxillofacial procedures, and for spine and trauma applications where a precise 3.0 mm diameter hole is required. When used as part of a step-drilling sequence, it helps ensure proper screw purchase and alignment while minimizing unnecessary bone removal.

To reduce thermal necrosis and ensure optimal cutting performance, use with controlled rotational speed, intermittent advancement, and irrigation as clinically appropriate.

Design & Configuration

The fluted twist geometry provides efficient cutting action and chip evacuation, reducing clogging and torque build-up during drilling. A straight shank allows secure seating in standard surgical handpieces and chucks used in the operating room. The 3.0 mm diameter offers a balance between pilot hole size and bone preservation for common fixation and implant workflows.

Precision-ground flutes and a sharply formed cutting tip support accurate entry and stable trajectory when initiating the hole, improving repeatability in sequential drilling procedures.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Twist drill
• Model / size: 3.0 mm diameter
• Configuration: Straight shank with twist-fluted tip
• Typical use: Preparation of pilot and fixation holes in cortical and cancellous bone
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-ground flutes for consistent cutting performance. The instrument is designed for repeated clinical use and is autoclavable according to standard sterilization protocols for reusable surgical instruments.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy