Implant system · Osstem

Osstem TSIII

Partially verifiedLast verified 27 Sept 2026 · data version 1

Quick answer

Osstem TSIII is a dental implant system from Osstem (Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.). It is made of commercially pure titanium, grade 4 with a SA (sandblasted and acid-etched) surface and uses a internal hex connection. We link 2 FDA 510(k) records to this system. Open any value below to see its source.

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Manufacturer

Brand: Osstem
Manufacturer (regulatory name): Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.
Headquarters country: South Korea (headquarters, not necessarily the place of manufacture)
Status: Currently marketed
Also known as: TS III, TSIII SA, TS3, Osstem TS III

Implant type

Implant levelWhere the top of the implant sits: level with the bone, or higher up in the gum.	Submerged (bone-level) fixture Regulatory record1 source · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012)
Body shapeThe overall shape of the screw that goes into the jaw.	Tapered body, self-tapping Regulatory record2 sources · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012) FDA 510(k) K121585 — TS Implant System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2013)

Material & surface

MaterialWhat the implant screw itself is made of.	Commercially pure titanium, grade 4 Regulatory record2 sources · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012) FDA 510(k) K121585 — TS Implant System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2013)
Material grade	Grade 4 (ASTM F67 cited for the ultra-wide fixture) Regulatory record1 source · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012)
SurfaceHow the outer surface is treated so bone can grow onto it.	SA (sandblasted and acid-etched) Other TSIII surface variants (e.g. CA, SOI) exist in some markets — research pending. Regulatory record2 sources · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012) FDA 510(k) K121585 — TS Implant System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2013)

Connection

ConnectionHow the visible tooth part (abutment) attaches to the implant.	Internal hex Osstem describes a tapered (Morse-type) internal hex; taper angle not yet confirmed from an Osstem primary document. Regulatory record2 sources · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012) FDA 510(k) K121585 — TS Implant System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2013)
Connection angle	Not verified
Anti-rotation index	Not verified
Prosthetic platforms	Not verified

Size range

DiametersHow thick the implant is. Your dentist chooses based on your bone.	Range Ø3.5–6.8 mm across TS fixtures in the 2012 FDA summary (measured values; nominal catalogue diameters pending) Regulatory record1 source · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012)
LengthsHow long the implant is. Shorter ones are used where there is less bone.	7.0–15.0 mm (2012 FDA summary) Regulatory record1 source · verified 27 Sept 2026 FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) (2012)

Macrogeometry · technical detail for dentists

Thread design	Not verified
Apex	Not verified
Neck / collar	Not verified

Indications

Immediate function (labeling)Whether a temporary tooth may be fitted on the same day, according to official labeling. What the regulatory labeling permits. It is not evidence that immediate loading works better with this system.	Not verified
Restrictions & cautions	Not verified

Surgical protocol · technical detail for dentists

Max insertion torque	Not verified

Regulatory records

Record	Device name (as filed)	Applicant	Decision	Date
K121995	TS Fixture System	Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.	Substantially Equivalent	29 Nov 2012
K121585	TS Implant System	Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.	Substantially Equivalent	7 Jan 2013

FDA clearance means the FDA found the device substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. It is not a ranking of quality or clinical results. EU (EUDAMED) records will be added.

Safety notices & recalls

No FDA recall record found.

openFDA recall search “product_description:TSIII” run on 27 Sept 2026: 0 result(s). No result is not proof that no recall or field safety notice exists in any market.

Clinical evidence

We have not yet linked any system-specific studies to Osstem TSIII. Evidence on materials, connections and loading protocols that applies across systems is in the evidence explorer. We don't quote single-study survival rates as brand scores.

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Sources

FDA 510(k) K121995 — TS Fixture System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2012-11-29. Accessed 27 Sept 2026.
FDA 510(k) K121585 — TS Implant System (Osstem) (510(k) summary) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2013-01-07. Accessed 27 Sept 2026.
openFDA Device 510(k) API — U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed 27 Sept 2026.

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