Attachment-retained restorations

LOCATOR ATTACHMENT-RETAINED OVERDENTUREConverting an existing denture – chairsideCLINICAL PROCEDUREFinishingAdd acrylic as necessary. Use a burr to removeexcess acrylic, and polish the overdenture basebefore removing the black processing insert.RemovingRemove Spacer from the Locator Abutment. Removethe Processing Insert from the Processing Cap in theoverdenture using the Locator Insert Removal Tool.InsertingPress the preferred Locator insert into theProcessing Cap’s metal housing, using theInsert Seating Tool.Verify that the required retention is obtained.Gradual loading is always recommended. It is best tostart with low retention.Final resultSeat the overdenture over the Locator abutments.Verify that the required retention is obtained.Gradual increase of retention is alwaysrecommended. It is best to start with low retention.18