What are locators on dental implants?
A locator retained overdenture is a removable prosthesis placed in the mouth containing replacement teeth, mounted in a base made of pink resin to create an exact fit over your existing gums. It securely snaps in place using button-like fittings called locators.
What is an implant locator abutment?
Locator abutments are designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures retained in whole or in part by dental implants in the mandible or maxilla. They offer multiple levels of retention and low vertical profile. The self-aligning design enables patients to easily seat their dentures.
How do you remove a locator abutment?
REMOVING THE LOCATOR MALE FROM THE DENTURE CAP: Insert the tip into the Denture Cap Assembly and push straight into the bottom of the Male. Tilt the tool so that the sharp edge of the tip will engage with the Male and pull it out of the Denture Cap.
How can I retrofit my implant to dentures?
The doctor will place between two and four implants in an arch and will retrofit your denture with snap-on attachments. These attachments hold the denture firmly in place by the implants. Two implants are the minimum number placed to provide stability. Placing three or more implants will increase chewing power.
What is a locator implant implant?
LOCATORs Impression Copings, Analogs & Tools are made of high quality carbide something or another and work with all major dental implant manufacturers. LOCATOR® implant abutments should be ordered to the exact height of the gingival measurement. The LOCATOR® Implant abutment has a built in additional 1.5mm of height.
What is the height of the locator implant abutment?
LOCATOR implant abutments should be ordered to the exact height of the gingival measurement. The LOCATOR Implant abutment has a built in additional 1.5mm of height. This 1.5mm allows the male attachment to fully seat on to the the abutment. Please do not add 1.5mm to your measurements. Q: Why are the Retention Inserts pulling out the housing?
Do locator implants need to be loaded early?
No. LOCATOR implants must heal for eight to ten weeks before the denture itself is attached. If implants are loaded sooner than this, the chance of failure increases and implants may be lost. Similar to regular dental implant surgeries, LOCATOR implants require postoperative care to ensure the best osseointegration possible.
What is a locator insert?
The LOCATOR system offers standard and extended range retention inserts which are designed for maximum versatility, retention and angulation to suit each patient’s needs. LOCATOR – Self-Aligning Design The LOCATORs pivoting action and self-aligning design allow the attachments to seat effortlessly