J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2020 Oct;58(4):335-341. 10.4047/jkap.2020.58.4.335.

Mandibular implant overdenture using Locator R-Tx attachment: A case report

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  • 1Department of Predoctoral Clinical Education, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
  • 2Department of Dentistry, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Severe mandibular bone resorption may cause difficulties in using a complete denture. An implant overdenture is a feasible and economical treatment option as it can improve retention, stability, and support. A Locator attachment has used successfully. Recently, the next generation of the Locator attachment launched. The purpose of this article is to describe the fabrication of an implant overdenture with a Locator R-Tx attachment as well as its features.

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Edentulism; Implant overdenture; Implant overdenture
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