- Introduction to the Locator Fixed concept: A Comprehensive Guide for Dental Professionals
- What are the complete clinical requirements, maintenance protocols, and component logistics for Locator Fixed?
- How does Locator Fixed improve case acceptance and what phased treatment approaches are available?
- What makes ZEST unique, and how do its abutment options and prosthetic solutions compare?
- What are the analog and digital Locator workflows for lab and office processing?
Clinical Benefits
Workflow Efficiency:
- Identical workflow to the proven removable LOCATOR system
- Over 40 minutes average chair time savings vs. traditional fixed prosthetics
- Same prosthetic space requirements as a removable system
Treatment Flexibility:
- Converts existing LOCATOR patients to fixed without abutment changes
- Minimum 4 implants required with 9-11mm VDO
- Corrects up to 40 degrees of total implant divergence
Surgical Advantages:
- Less invasive procedure with reduced bone reduction requirements
- Universal compatibility with all major implant systems
Maintenance Benefits:
- Clinician-removable for easy hygiene access
- 5-minute maintenance appointments are delegable to hygiene staff
- PEEK rigid insert technology provides predictable retention
Patient Care:
- Staged treatment approach enables budget-friendly progression
- Immediate fixed prosthetic outcome using familiar components
Patient Case Study: From Diagnosis to LOCATOR Fixed Delivery
A partially dentate patient undergoes full-arch implant rehabilitation in a case where the treatment plan shifts multiple times — from screw-retained prosthesis to snap-on overdenture to a final mandibular Locator Fixed prosthesis — driven by anatomical findings, budget constraints, and new product availability.
The result: a monolithic zirconia Locator Fixed restoration on the mandible and a conventional implant-supported overdenture on the maxilla, achieved through a collaborative digital/analog workflow.
Upcoming Events
Full-Arch Unlocked: Mastering Oversentures, Fixed Full-Arch, & Restorative Materials
Live
9
Oct
2026
- Discuss Armamentarium for LOCATOR Abutments, LOCATOR Angled Abutments, LOCATOR Fixed & review of Chairside Restorative materials
- Learn protocol for Overdenture Therapy & review protocol for implant angle correction & introduction for FIXED Full arch therapy
- Discuss patient selection, case requirements, & troubleshooting