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Locator® attachment system for implant overdentures: a systematic review
Artur Miguel Quaresma Pereira Miler1, André Ricardo Maia Correia, José Mário de Castro Rocha
1Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto, Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal. artur.miler@gmail.com.
Stomatologija
|May 29, 2018
Summary
Implant-supported overdentures using the Locator® system show good patient satisfaction and retention. However, frequent maintenance is needed due to component wear and retention loss in these dental prostheses.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Implant-supported overdentures offer a stable prosthetic rehabilitation solution.
- The Locator® attachment system is a common choice for overdenture retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the success rate, complications, maintenance, and patient satisfaction of implant-supported overdentures utilizing the Locator® system.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted using the PICO approach.
- Literature search performed in PubMed®, B-On®, and Cochrane® databases.
- Article selection based on relevance and scientific evidence level.
Main Results:
- Ten articles were included in the analysis, focusing on mandibular and bi-maxillary rehabilitations.
- Complications primarily involved loss of retention and replacement of the nylon male component.
- Patient satisfaction was a frequently highlighted positive outcome.
Conclusions:
- The Locator® system demonstrates good retention for implant-supported overdentures in both arches.
- High patient satisfaction suggests it's a viable option for prosthetic rehabilitation.
- The system necessitates regular maintenance due to observed complications.
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