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Overdenture Workflow: Converting Healing Denture to LOCATOR FIXED or Overdenture

The following workflow details the steps necessary for clinicians to interact with ROE in order to convert healing denture to LOCATOR FIXED or Overdenture.

Workflow Steps for Converting Healing Denture to LOCATOR FIXED or Overdenture

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1.

Prior to removing the denture, capture IOS scans of the bite and surrounding tissue if possible.

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2.

Select the ideal overdenture abutments based on the healed tissue and seat onto each implant.

 

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3. Capture a scan of the tissue and abutments. Be sure to include all tissue landmarks and vestibule. 8-1
4.

Place a white LOCATOR Processing Spacer into each ArchBridge for Overdenture Scan Body, ensuring it is fully seated and flush with the base of the scan body.

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5.

Seat one scan body onto each abutment. Rotate towards the center of the jaw, facing inwards, for the best scan results.

Important: Make sure the scan bodies are not touching each other and are fully seated.

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Capture an IOS scan of the scan bodies.

Important: Be sure to clearly capture the complete round head of the scan body where it is attached to the abutment.

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Try in the denture and ensure a passive seat over the newly placed abutments. Relieve the denture where necessary to achieve a full seat. Once full seat is verified, remove the denture.

  

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Contact Information

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