What is a locator overdenture?
It will require multiple appointments for your dentist to place the dental implants and design your overdenture. 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.
What is the average cost of Overdentures?
Overdenture cost can vary based on the type of dental specialist (cosmetic dentist versus prosthodontist), how many implants you need, and the materials of the overdenture. Typically, an overdenture arch can cost up to $25,000.
What is locator attachment?
LOCATOR® Standard Range Male Retention Inserts Allows for insertion of the overdenture onto the dental implant abutment with up to 20° of divergence between both dental implants. Available in 1.5, 3.0, 5.0 or 8.0 lbs retention force.
What are locator abutments?
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 is height of Locator measured?
The tissue cuff height measurement must be taken at each implant site using the deepest side of the tissue for measuring from the apical shoulder of the implant to the crest of the tissue. If the measurement is 3 mm, choose a 3 mm tissue cuff height for the Locator Abutment.
What are dental locators?
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.
How long do Overdentures last?
The most common issue is wear and tear on the attachment. With repeated snapping in and out of the denture prosthesis, the overdenture attachments eventually wear out over time, resulting in diminished snap retention and perceived looseness of the overdenture. A typical replacement schedule is every 12 to 18 months.
Can Overdentures be removed?
One of the greatest hygienic benefits of implant overdentures is that they can be removed at night for cleaning. In addition, similar to caring for your natural teeth, dental implants will require thorough and regular cleaning to prevent infection.
What are Zest locators made of?
This is due to the new DuraTec™ coating, which is made with multiple layers of titanium nitride (TiN) and titanium carbon nitride (TiCN). According to Zest, this coating has reduced surface roughness, is harder, and more wear-resistant.
How do you measure Locator abutments?
Using a periodontal probe, measure the height of the gingiva at the highest point and select the cuff height of the LOCATOR Abutment that corresponds to that measurement. If it is 2mm, choose a 2mm cuff height. An additional 1.5mm of Abutment height will extend above the gingiva to accommodate for the Denture Cap.
What are the colors of the zest locator implant?
1 Zero Retention (Gray) 2 Extra Light Retention (Red) 3 Light Retention (Orange) 4 Regular Retention (Green)
When to use a locator overdenture implant system?
LOCATOR Implant Systems are ideal implant-retained, tissue-supported overdenture options for fully or partially edentulous patients who are faced with anatomical limitations, the unwillingness or inability to endure an invasive surgery, decline bone grafting procedures, or have financial limitations.
Which is the best implant attachment system for overdenture?
LOCATOR® Implant Attachment System. LOCATOR Attachment System is the most globally recognized and trusted brand for overdenture restorations. Combining innovative patented technology with availability in more than 280 implant connections has propelled it to be the preferred choice of clinicians with more than 4 million satisfied patients.
What are the cuff Heights for the locator?
The LOCATOR Attachment is available in 2.5 and 4.0 mm cuff heights for implant placement flexibility, attachment interchangeability and replacement should wear occur throughout time Simple, intuitive instrumentation and technique for minimally invasive flapless procedures.