How do you measure zest locators?
How do you measure zest locators?
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.
Is a locator a precision attachment?
The ‘male’ part is fixed to the crown or bridgework, whereas the ‘female’ part holds the removable partial denture. There are a variety of male/female locking mechanisms on the market….Dental Precision Attachments.
| Item | LOCATOR F-Tx Fixed Attachment System | Locator Root Dental Precision Attachment Kit |
| Price | Not Available | Not Available |
What is a locator attachment?
LOCATOR ATTACHMENTS ARE CONNECTED TO DENTAL IMPLANTS THAT ARE PLACED IN THE JAWBONE. THE LOCATOR. ATTACHMENTS CONNECT THE COMPLETE DENTURE TO THE IMPLANTS. GENERALLY, 2 IMPLANTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE USED FOR A LOWER JAW. COMPLETE DENTURE, AND 4 IMPLANTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE USED FOR AN UPPER JAW COMPLETE DENTURE.
How are locators measured?
The black Processing Male places the Locator Denture Cap in the upper position of vertical resilience so that the gingival tissue surrounding the abutment can help support the overdenture during mastication function.
What are denture locators?
Denture locator implants are a specialized set of dental implants that are physically inserted by a dental surgeon at strategic points in the jaw to provide solid, fixed-position anchors. These anchors are what is used to physically connect the denture appliance to the jaw.
What are dental implant locators?
The LOCATOR® Implant Abutment System is arguably the World’s most popular implant attachment system. Specifically designed for full-arch or partial overdentures, the LOCATOR® Abutment system pivots and self-aligns to assure proper insertion, removal, and retention during function.
How do you insert locator abutment?
Place a white block-out spacer over the head of each Locator abutment. This blocks out the area immediately surrounding the abutment allowing the full resilient function of the pivoting metal denture cap over the Locator male. Place a Locator cap with a black processing insert onto each Locator abutment.
