What are Zest attachments?
Easy to insert and remove by your patients, the self-aligning Zest LOCATOR Overdenture Attachments are designed with customizable levels of retention, lowest vertical profile, and exceptional durability. Your patients can rest assured that they are getting the best overdenture attachment connection possible.
What are dental implant locators?
A locator retained overdenture is a removable prosthesis placed in the mouth containing replacement teeth, mounted in a base made of pink resin to create an exact fit over your existing gums. It securely snaps in place using button-like fittings called locators.
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.
What is a dental ERA attachment?
ERA Attachments are used in removable partial denture treatment and overdentures. They consist of a metal female component, which is fixed intraorally; and a replaceable, high density nylon male anchored in the denture base.
How do you torque locator abutment?
The margin of the LOCATOR® abutment should be positioned slightly above the height of the soft tissue. Hand tighten the abutment with the LOCATOR® driver. Then torque the abutment to 35 Ncm using the Straumann ratchet with torque control device and LOCATOR® driver.
Are Snap In dentures good?
Compared with conventional dentures, snap-in dentures tend to fit better and are more comfortable. There is less friction on the gums as a result of wearing a snap-in denture. Many people consider snap-in dentures to be more natural looking than conventional dentures.
What are magnetic dentures?
Magnetic dentures are a type of implant overdentures. Dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone. An magnetic abutment, or connector, is placed on top of the implants. Often, a healing period of several months is allowed before your permanent dentures are placed.
Are people happy with hybrid dentures?
They are far less bulky than conventional dentures and are much more comfortable to wear. Hybrid dentures are very comfortable to replace an upper denture. An ordinary upper denture covers up the roof of the mouth, making it difficult to taste and enjoy food properly. A hybrid denture has the roof section cut away.
What is a semi-precision attachment abutment?
A Semi-Precision attachment is fabricated by the direct casting of plastic, wax, or refractory patterns. They are considered “semi-precision” since in their fabrication they are subject to inconsistent water/powder ratios, burn out temperatures and other variables.
How are Zest locators measured?
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.