Titanium Fixation Screws: 5 per Pack

The screws are self-tapping. It is therefore recommended to use the pilot drill, or corresponding diameter of drill, in the cortical layer for the initial engaging/insertion. However, initial drilling is not recommended in some soft bone conditions.

As an additional explanation, since this topic is confusing, we can also provide a brief explanation of the difference between self-drilling and self-tapping screws. Basically, self-drilling screws do not need a pilot hole because of the drill bit end. On the other hand, self tapping screws tap their own thread, so they need a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screws diameter. The confusion is that in some instances, like in a case of soft bone, a self-tapping screw can also be self drilling.

What our customers have found, is that in most of the cases they don’t really need to use a pilot drill. The screws are self-tapping and sharp enough to penetrate by themselves, especially short length screws. With longer screws, like 6mm, an initial pilot drill maybe necessary.