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How does Locator Fixed improve case acceptance and what phased treatment approaches are available?

Locator Fixed addresses major case acceptance challenges through strategic treatment planning:

Patient Reality Check:

  • Universal desire: Every patient wants a fixed prosthesis, not removable dentures
  • Budget constraints: Patients often want all-on-X but only have overdenture budgets
  • Market pressure: Media and large DSO practices drive full arch expectations

Phased Treatment Strategy:

  1. Phase 1: Start with a 2-implant overdenture (meets current budget)
  2. Phase 2: Add 2 more implants the following year (spread the cost over time)
  3. Phase 3: Keep the patient in a removable while fabricating the final fixed prosthesis
  4. Final Phase: Convert to Locator Fixed system (achieve the desired fixed outcome)

Business Advantages:

  • Patient retention: Captures patients who want fixed but can't afford all-on-X immediately
  • Revenue spreading: Allows treatment over multiple budget cycles
  • Conversion opportunity: Existing gold locators convert to fixed without abutment changes
  • Competitive positioning: Fills the gap between basic overdentures and expensive all-on-X

Case Acceptance Psychology: Patients appreciate having a pathway to their desired fixed outcome rather than being told "you can't afford what you want."

Additional Resources

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Contact Information

For help with a Locator Fixed solution for your next case, contact ROE Dental Laboratory: