How Long Do Locator Abutments Last?
The comfort with which it is used and the ease of maintaining perfect hygiene make it one of the most requested options by an ever-growing number of patients. The dental prosthesis on implants with locator attachments is a semi-fixed prosthetic solution for the edentulous arch that allows you to fix a prosthesis with the help of the attachments located on the implants and is one of the most economically convenient solutions to complete tooth loss. Among the most common types of overdenture prostheses on implants, we can indicate the following: overdenture with bars, overdenture with ball attachments and overdenture with locators.
The semi-fixed prosthesis with locator attachments supported by implants offers many advantages both from a functional and aesthetic point of view:
* ensures optimal retention and stabilization of the prosthesis
* slows down bone resorption
* offers safety and comfort when chewing
* gives the natural sensation in the mouth
* allows savings compared to a fixed prosthesis on implants
The Locator system is a very simple, but highly effective solution for those who have completely lost their teeth. Generally, for the upper arch it is preferable to use four implants, while for the lower jaw, two are sufficient and each implant is equipped with a Locator attachment for perfect stability of the dentures.
In this way, the semi-fixed prosthesis on implants has the advantage, compared to the traditional one, of greater stability, given that it does not simply rely on adhesive pastes, but rests on fixed anchor points. This also makes it much more comfortable for those who use it and gives the sensation of a more natural mouth. From an aesthetic point of view, from that of the stability of the prosthesis, and from that of resistance, the work is very close to fixed work, though the prosthesis remains removable.
Furthermore, the procedure is minimally invasive and well tolerated by most and has the advantage of considerably slowing down the process of bone resorption due to tooth loss. The semi-fixed prosthesis on implants can be removed for cleaning and is very appreciated by those who use it.
The most important health benefit of a prosthesis is the prevention of bone loss, as the overdenture implant strengthens the bone structure. Of course, dentures are more beautiful than a mouth full of gums and no teeth. The patient also experiences a much faster time to talk and eat with the overdenture.
Overdentures on implants are maintained thanks to these dental implants, which are able to provide them with great stability and great phonetic and chewing functionality, as well as careful and quality aesthetics.
Typically, the life span of Locator Abutments is quite good, and while the process is complicated, the benefits far outweigh the price and time it takes to fit. Generally, you can expect to replace your abutments every three years, if you take good care of them.
The best way to secure a denture is through dental implants. Your dentist can make a full denture or under attachment to lock the implants into your jaw. You need to know that getting dental implants can take several months as it needs to tighten and your jaw to heal. Once this is done then the implant can support the prosthetic removable dentition.