Removable partial denture with locator attachments
Locator Attachment Partial Dentures (LAPD) are a type of removable partial denture that utilizes locator attachments to secure the denture to the patient’s remaining natural teeth or dental implants. This dental device is designed to offer a stable and comfortable solution for individuals missing one or more teeth, but who still retain some natural teeth.
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Here’s how they typically work:
Attachment system: Locator attachments are small, self-aligning, and ball-shaped devices fixed onto dental implants or on special abutments connected to the roots of natural teeth. The denture has corresponding sockets or receptacles that snap onto these attachments, providing a secure fit.
Improved stability and comfort: The primary advantage of using locator attachments is the increased stability and retention they provide compared to traditional clasps used in other types of partial dentures. This can lead to improved comfort and functionality for the wearer.
Aesthetics: LAPDs are designed to be less conspicuous than other denture types. The attachments are generally small and hidden within the natural contours of the gum line, which enhances the aesthetic appearance.
Ease of use: These dentures are relatively easy to insert and remove, offering convenience for daily cleaning and maintenance.
Adaptability: As the patient’s dental condition changes over time, locator attachments can be adjusted or replaced to maintain a proper fit, thereby extending the life of the denture and ensuring ongoing comfort and functionality.
FAQs
What are locator attachment partials?
What is the process of getting locator attachment partial dentures at Smart Smile Dentistry?
At Smart Smile Dentistry in Gainesville, Florida our prosthodontist will provide you with very high quality and aesthetically pleasing dentures. Fabrication of locator attachment partial dentures requires the following steps:
• Clinical evaluation – our team of dentists at smart smile dentistry, Gainesville FL will perform a thorough examination of your teeth and gums, so as to make sure that you are a suitable candidate for getting locator attachment partial dentures.
• Placement of dental implants – for getting your locator attachment partial dentures, you first need to get your missing teeth replaced by dental implants, so that a locator attachment can be placed over the implant. Our dentist will make you comfortable and pain-free by administering local anesthesia. Next, a surgical procedure will be performed to place dental implants at the required position.
• Getting your dentures – once the implant surgical site has completely healed, our prosthodontist will provide you with very high quality while taking special care to improve your smile and facial aesthetics. These dentures will contain a plastic attachment at the base which will mate with the corresponding attachment on the implant. In this way, your dentures will never slip out of your mouth, and you will only remove them when you have to.
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