Dental Tribune U.S.Edition No.3, 2017

B8 I N DUST RY Implant Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2017 Introducing LOCATOR F-Tx: A new way to think about ixed full-arch restorations By Zest Dental Solutions Staff LOCATOR F-Tx is a simpliied, time- saving solution for ixed full-arch restorations with no compromise to prosthesis strength or esthet- ics, according to Zest Dental Solutions. Optimized for eficiency and chair time savings compared to conventional screw- retained systems, it features a novel, patent-pending “snap-in” attachment that eliminates the need for sub-gingival cement or screw access channels. A new solution for immediate pro- visionalization, Zest Dental asserts, the fully integrated system accommo- dates the full range of inal restorative options including all-acrylic, metal- reinforced acrylic, PFM and all-zirconia frameworks. Secure snap-it design This patent-pending retention system works similar to a ball and socket, allow- ing the denture attachment housing to securely snap into place and then pivot to the desired position. Once in place, it’s ixed for the patient and can easily be removed by the clinician during hygiene and maintenance visits. Simpliied angle correction/ stress-free passive it • The LOCATOR F-Tx Abutment features a unique, spherical coronal geometry, which allows the denture attachment housing to rotate in any direction and correct up to 40 degrees of convergence/ divergence between two implants, elimi- nating the need for angled abutments. • Chairside processing procedures at inal prosthesis delivery ensures a stress- free passive it. Denture attachment housing • Denture attachment housing is thread- ed internally to accept a PEEK Retention Ball that snaps into the LOCATOR F-Tx Abutment. • Features an anodized pink inish for improved esthetics. • Aggressive grooves and lats limit ver- tical and rotational movement. • Denture Attachment Housing is pas- sively picked-up in the prosthesis via a chair side technique. Retention/processing balls • PEEK retention balls are available in low-, medium- and high-retention lev- els based on the needs of the case. • A processing ball comes pre- inserted with the denture attachment housing, an additional processing ball is included, and both are used for provi- sionalization and laboratory procedures. Abutment • DuraTec™ Coating provides a hard, smooth and wear-resistant abut- ment exterior with a gingival tone. All-in-one packaging • LOCATOR F-Tx features all-in- one packaging that is sterile and in- cludes everything you need: abutment (with cap to deliver the abutment to the implant site), denture attachment hous- ing with pre-inserted processing ball, an extra processing ball, as well as one blue (low), tan (medium) and green (high) retention ball. Photos/ Provided by Zest Dental Solutions

Dental Tribune U.S.Edition No.3, 2017

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