Attachment-retained restorations

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LOCATOR ATTACHMENTComponents and instrumentsLocator attachmentWith Locator you can offer your patients an excellent implant-supported overdenture solution.Locator provides long-term stability and ease of use, minimizing the time needed to adjust loosedentures. Its low vertical height is ideal for all overdenture patients. Cases with angulationproblems and limited occlusal space can be easily corrected using Locator.Taking into consideration clinical documentation available, non-splinted Locator Abutments areindicated in the lower jaw only.Locator components and instruments you will needLocator AbutmentAvailable for connection sizes:3.5/4.0 and 4.5/5.0Height: 0.5 – 5 mm.Processing CapLocator InsertsThe Locator inserts come with fivedifferent retentive holding force levels.* for non-parallel implantsBlue Pink Clear Red Green*680 grams 1361 grams 2268 grams 680 grams 1361–1814 gramsLocator Abutment Pick-upLocator Abutment ReplicaBlock-out SpacerLocator Core ToolLocator Torque Wrench BitTorque Wrench8
LOCATOR ATTACHMENTLocator Core Tool321Using the Locator Core ToolThe Locator Core Tool is made up of three tools inone:1. Locator Abutment Driver for tightening ofabutment.2. Locator Insert Seating Tool for seating an insertinto the titanium processing cap.3. Locator Insert Removal Tool for catching andpulling the used insert out of the permanent metalhousing.CLINICAL PROCEDURELocator Insert Removal Tool – PreparingLoosen the insert removal tool by making three fullturns counterclockwise. You will see a visible gap.RemovingTo remove an insert from the titanium metal housing,place the tip into the nylon insert and push to thebottom. Then tilt the tool so that the sharp edge of thetip grabs hold of the insert. Pull the insert out of thecap.DiscardingTo discard the insert from the tip of theLocator Core Tool, point the tool down and awayfrom you and tighten the Insert Removal Tool backonto the Locator Core Tool. This will activate theremoval pin and dislodge the insert from the tip endof the Insert Removal Tool.9
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