In cases where a patient does not have sufficient bone to support a fixed implant-supported denture, a removable denture with locators is an effective and reliable solution.
A removable denture features an acrylic base that also covers the gums. Special housings are incorporated on the inner surface of the denture, allowing it to securely “snap” onto the dental implants via locator attachments.
Advantages of a Removable Denture with Locators
The main advantage of an implant-retained removable denture, compared to a conventional removable denture, is the enhanced stability provided by the dental implants.
Over time, conventional dentures exert pressure on the gums and the underlying bone, often leading to bone and gum resorption. As a result, dentures gradually lose their stability and may require the use of denture adhesive to remain in place.
With locator attachments, retention is achieved directly through the implants, ensuring that the denture remains secure and stable at all times.
A removable denture with locators offers a highly effective solution for significantly improving the stability of a removable denture.
In addition, patients who already wear removable dentures may have dental implants placed and have their existing dentures modified by the dentist and dental laboratory, without the need to fabricate an entirely new denture from scratch.
