Posts tagged 'LOCATOR®'

Stock photo of a denture patient in the dental operatory with their dentist.
June 18, 2024

Understanding Roadblocks: Why do patients prefer a fixed implant restoration over removable?

When facing edentulism, many patients end up choosing removable implant restorations over fixed restorations due to a lack of awareness, budget, or previous misconceptions. As a skilled clinician, it may be easy for you to see the benefits of a fixed restoration yourself, but knowing how to make that accessible to your patient base can be easier said than done. That’s why it’s important to understand the factors that may lead a patient to favoring one treatment or the other and how you can guide them to choose the solution that will best fit their needs and lifestyle.
Graphic with standard and extended range range nylon inserts for LOCATOR abutments.
June 6, 2024

Which Retention Insert is Right for My Patient? | Choosing Retention Inserts for a Removable LOCATOR® Overdenture

Choosing the right retention insert is crucial for ensuring patient satisfaction and the longevity of their dental prosthesis. The process of selecting the appropriate retention insert for your patient's removable LOCATOR overdenture can be overwhelming, but this blog is here to help you make informed decisions to enhance patient comfort and optimize prosthesis stability.