A:  To use the LOCATOR Core tool to replace a LOCATOR insert for a removable overdenture, you will need the following:

• LOCATOR Core Tool OR
• LOCATOR Enhanced Core Tool

The LOCATOR Core Tool cannot remove LOCATOR FIXED inserts. If you're replacing LOCATOR FIXED inserts, you need the Enhanced LOCATOR System Core Tool. The Enhanced LOCATOR Systems Core Tool can place and remove inserts for both removable overdentures and LOCATOR FIXED. 

PREPARATION: 

Loosen the Removal end of the Core Tool a full 3 turns counter clockwise (you will see a visible gap). 

REMOVING THE LOCATOR INSERT 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. 

DISENGAGING THE LOCATOR MALE FROM THE TIP OF THE CORE TOOL:

Point the tool down and away from you and tighten the Removal Tool clockwise back onto the Core Tool. This will activate the removal pin and disengage the Male from the tip of the Removal Tool.

Dr. Michael Scherer shares some LOCATOR Core Tool Tips and Tricks in this 12 minute YouTube video. 

A: 

To use the LOCATOR Core tool to replace a LOCATOR insert for a removable overdenture, you will need the following:

• LOCATOR Core Tool OR
• LOCATOR Enhanced Core Tool

The LOCATOR Core Tool cannot remove LOCATOR FIXED inserts. If you're replacing LOCATOR FIXED inserts, you need the Enhanced LOCATOR System Core Tool. The Enhanced LOCATOR Systems Core Tool can place and remove inserts for both removable overdentures and LOCATOR FIXED. 

Preparation: 

Loosen the Removal end of the Core Tool a full 3 turns counter clockwise (you will see a visible gap). 

REMOVING THE LOCATOR INSERT 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. 

DISENGAGING THE LOCATOR MALE FROM THE TIP OF THE CORE TOOL:

Point the tool down and away from you and tighten the Removal Tool clockwise back onto the Core Tool. This will activate the removal pin and disengage the Male from the tip of the Removal Tool.

Dr. Michael Scherer shares some LOCATOR Core Tool Tips and Tricks in this 12 minute YouTube video. 

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