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What's the difference between removable and fixed overdenture options, and what is Locator Fixed?

ZEST offers a complete spectrum of prosthetic solutions:

Traditional Overdentures (Removable)

  • Patient removable prosthetics
  • Implant-retained, soft tissue-supported
  • Cannot fix an ill-fitting denture (denture must fit properly first)
  • Uses nylon inserts designed for daily in/out use

 

Locator Fixed (Introduced 2 years ago)

  • Purpose: Fills the gap between overdentures and all-on-X cases
  • Conversion advantage: Takes overdenture patients with existing gold locators into a fixed prosthesis without changing the abutment
  • Patient preference: Addresses the reality that every patient wants a fixed, not removable
  • Budget solution: Provides a fixed option for patients who want all-on-X but have overdenture budgets

 

Key Insight
Locator Fixed bridges the huge gap that previously existed between basic overdentures and expensive all-on-X cases, capturing patients who might otherwise walk out the door to competitors.

 

Additional Resources

For more information concerning the ZEST Locator Fixed:

Contact Information

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