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http://dx.doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2013.29.2.127

A Literature Review on Locator Attachment for Implant Overdenture  

Cha, Min-Sang (Department of Dentistry, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Kim, Dae-Gon (Department of Prosthodontics and Research Institute of Oral Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Park, Chan-Jin (Department of Prosthodontics and Research Institute of Oral Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Cho, Lee-Ra (Department of Prosthodontics and Research Institute of Oral Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Publication Information
Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science / v.29, no.2, 2013 , pp. 127-140 More about this Journal
Abstract
The Locator attachment is used widely for implant retained overdenture. It can be used solitary and needs small vertical space. Locator can be applicable for parallel implants and divergent implants. Nylon male cap allow personalized retention for each case. In this literature review, initial retention force and changes in retention force of various attachments were evaluated. Rotation freedom and stress distribution around the attachment were reviewed. Moreover, patient satisfaction and maintenance care of Locator attachment were described. From all of the researches, it was drawn that Locator attachment can be used successfully and widely in several clinical situations.
Keywords
locator; attachment; implant-retained overdenture; maintenance; retention;
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