LOCATOR



Locator Attachment System


The LOCATOR Implant Abutment System is arguably the World’s most popular implant attachment system. Specifically designed for full-arch or partial overdentures, the LOCATOR Abutment system pivots and self-aligns to assure proper insertion, removal, and retention during function.




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LOCATOR THE SIMPLE SOLUTION

Easy to insert and remove by your patients, LOCATOR Attachments are designed with customizable levels of retention and a low vertical profile. Most important, however, is its innovative ability to pivot, which increases the attachment's resiliency and tolerance for the high mastication forces an attachment must withstand, allows it to compensate for the path of insertion even with up to 40 degrees of divergence between implants, and provides exceptional durability. This patented pivoting action, along with the attachment's self-aligning design, also provides ease of seating the denture by the patient.





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IMPLANT ATTACHMENT

The LOCATOR Implant Attachment with patented pivoting technology is the premier system for implant-retained overdentures. According to recent studies, a two implant-retained, tissue-supported overdenture restoration is considered the new minimum standard of care for edentulous patients. More than two implants may also be placed for an implant-supported overdenture.





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BAR ATTACHMENT

When a case calls for an overdenture bar, the LOCATOR Bar Attachment provides the same pivoting technology, self-aligning feature, superb retention, and exceptional durability, all in a low-profile design. It also offers three options for the fabrication of a resilient attachment on an implant-supported cast alloy or milled titanium bar.





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ROOT ATTACHMENT

In clinical situations where healthy tooth roots can be prepared for placement of attachments to retain an overdenture, the LOCATOR Root Attachment delivers great versatility. Its supra-radicular design gives you the choice of a straight post and 10- and 20-degree angles to accommodate divergent roots, as well as a special cast-to version.





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PIVOTING VS. NON-PIVOTING

With the LOCATOR Attachment, the pivoting ability of the LOCATOR Males and the Denture Cap at various points during seating and in function deliver a host of benefits including self-aligning ability, angulation versatility, greater resiliency and exceptional durability. The Denture Cap's ability to gently pivot in any direction over the male accommodates the natural movements during occlusion and the pliancy of the soft tissue supporting the overdenture, providing greater resiliency and keeping it from dislodging. Patients are able to enjoy a normal, comfortable chewing function and unparalleled confidence in the secure fit of their overdenture. Compare this with attachments that don't pivot. Without the pivoting action, the overdenture is locked in a static hold. As the patient is chewing, the attachment can easily disengage because of the opposing forces of occlusion.





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SELF-ALIGN DESIGN

During seating, while the LOCATOR Male pivots inside the Denture Cap, the system's self-aligning design centers the male on the attachment before engagement. These two actions in concert allow the LOCATOR to self-align into place, enabling patients to easily seat their overdenture without the need for accurate alignment and without causing damage to the attachment components. This self-aligning feature also increases the durability of the LOCATOR Attachment.





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GREAT RESILENCY

The LOCATOR Male remains in static contact with the attachment while the Denture Cap, which is processed into the overdenture, has a full range of rotational movement over the male for a genuine resilient connection of the prosthesis without any resulting loss of retention.





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EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY

Both the LOCATOR's pivoting technology and its dual retention feature that includes inside and outside retention ensure long-lasting performance of the attachment, as shown by an independent laboratory test comparing the LOCATOR to the Stern ERA implant attachment during 60,000 cycles of function.





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LOWEST VERITCAL HEIGHT

the overdenture, has a full range of rotational movement over the male for a genuine resilient connection of the prosthesis without any resulting loss of retention.





DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cuff height, thread diameter and thread length vary by implant system.



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LOCATOR IMPLANT ATTACHMENTS

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LOCATOR DENTURE CAP AND BLACK PROCESSING MALE





CUFF/TISSUE HEIGHT

LOCATOR implant abutments should be ordered to the exact height of the gingival measurement.

The LOCATOR Implant abutment has a built in additional 1.5mm of height. This 1.5mm allows the male attachment to fully seat on to the abutment.

Please do not add 1.5mm to your measurements.

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The LOCATOR Overdenture Implant System (LODI)




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Until now, choosing a narrow diameter implant often meant a sacrifice in attachment performance and ultimately patient satisfaction. In order to provide patients with the quality of care that they desire, an increasing number of clinicians are now recognizing the unique benefits of using the next generation of narrow diameter implants for retaining overdentures.

The LOCATOR Overdenture Implant System (LODI) comes complete with the world's leading overdenture attachment. LODI has answered clinician requests and patient demands for a less invasive, more predictable and cost conscious technique for securing dentures.

The LODI system now allows you to treat patients with the minimum standard of care of an implant supported overdenture, at a reduced cost and with greater satisfaction.


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Implants less than 3mm in diameter can be the best option in overdenture cases based on key criteria.

Does the patient have adequate bone for conventional implants? Are there considerations for minimizing surgical invasiveness? Are there patient financial considerations?

The LODI is designed to provide a specialty overdenture implant /attachment option where narrow ridges, minimized surgical invasiveness and financial considerations play a role in the implant choice and where a superior overdenture attachment can be utilized with no compromise.


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COMPARE

3mm difference in height! Less discomfort to patient when not wearing denture O-Ball true one-piece can wear throughout time and then what? Must vary placement protocol due to one size fits all design vs. ability to select different cuff heights.

NO MORE COMPROMISE

Key weaknesses of true one-piece O-Ball SDIs which can compromise patient care and satisfaction, future referrals and positive word of mouth.

Limitation in ability for draw with divergent implants Wear of o-rings and the high chairside maintenance requirement. Potential devastating issue of attachment (ball) wear on an integrated implant.


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LODI System Features

  • 2.4 and 2.9mm diameter implants.
  • 10, 12, and 14mm implant lengths.
  • Removable/replaceable LOCATOR Attachment: 2.5 and 4mm cuff heights.
  • RBM textured implant surface.
  • Restorative components included with each implant.
  • Superior surgical placement instrumentation.
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LOCATOR R-Tx Attachments




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THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE WORLD'S LEADING OVERDENTURE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM.

Unveiling LOCATOR R-Tx, a better, simpler, and stronger system that relies on the same restorative techniques as the award-winning LOCATOR.

ZEST Anchors proudly claim a 40-year heritage of overdenture attachment innovation.

Over the past decade and a half, the LOCATOR Attachment System has grown dramatically, evolving into the undisputed market leader for implant-retained, tissue-supported overdenture attachments. Trusted by the industry, the clinician community, and patients alike.


EVOLUTIONARY DESIGN WITH PRACTICAL BENEFITS

  • DuraTec Titanium Carbon Nitride Coating is aesthetic, harder, and more wear resistant.
  • Dual retentive surfaces for engagement & narrower coronal geometry for easier seating of the overdenture.
  • Convenient all-in-one packaging.
  • Industry standard .050"/1.25mm* hex drive mechanism.
  • 50% increase in pivoting capability to 60 between implants.
  • Enhanced geometry to resist movement & anodized pink for improved aesthetics.


INTRODUCING DuraTec:

The new shade of strength and LOCATOR innovation.

Strength meets function in the innovative new LOCATOR R-Tx. Composed of multiple layers of titanium carbon nitride and titanium nitride, the patent pending DuraTec Coating provides a harder, more wear resistant Abutment exterior. In fact, it's over 30% harder, has more than 25% greater wear resistance, and possesses a nearly 65% reduction in surface roughness than ZESTs already industry-leading titanium nitride coating.

Increased strength is complemented by an aesthetic gingiva tone, but is distinct enough to provide proper visibility for the patient. It all adds up to a revolutionary combination thats not available in any other Abutment on the market today.


THE SCIENCE BEHIND DURATEC

  • DuraTec Titanium Carbon Nitride Coating is aesthetic, harder, and more wear resistant.

THE NEW DRIVE MECHANISM

  • Industry standard .050/1.25mm* hex drive mechanism simplifies placement. Smaller center cavity reduces area for food and plaque accumulation.


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Legacy LOCATOR/ Standard Retention Insert

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Legacy LOCATOR/ Extended Range Retention Insert

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LOCATOR R-Tx Retention Insert

The magic of LOCATOR has been that the Nylon Retention Insert pivots within the Denture Attachment Housing during insertion/removal, resulting in a resilient system that has allowed patients to seat their overdenture without damaging the components, even in the presence of divergence or convergence between implants.



NARROWER CORONAL GEOMETRY

The dual engaging geometry of the Abutment offers a narrower leading edge and taper-like effect to allow the patient to more easily align and properly seat the overdenture.



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CUSTOM RETENTION INSERT TOOL

Dual-sided tool for easy insertion and removal of the LOCATOR R-Tx Retention Insert. Metal Slot Feature on the back of the Tool Handle allows the clinician to disengage a Retention Insert without the risk of tearing gloves.

Patented modifications to the Denture Attachment Housing now allow the Housing to pivot up to 30 over the seated LOCATOR R-Tx Nylon Retention Inserts to treat a maximum of 60 convergence/divergence between implants, eliminating the need for pre-angled abutments.



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  • PRACTICAL DENTURE ATTACHMENT HOUSING DESIGN
  • Horizontal grooves and flats resist vertical and rotational movement, and a channel inside the top of the Housing enhances pivot range of motion. New pink anodization improves aesthetics in areas of thin denture acrylic.

  • EFFICIENT ABUTMENT/INSERT ENGAGEMENT
  • The Nylon Retention Inserts now engage dual retentive surfaces on the exterior of the Abutment. No internal engagement prevents debris and plaque accumulation within the drive mechanism from impacting proper seating of overdenture.

  • NEW RETENTION INSERT DESIGN
  • Improved design resists edge deformation. Simplicity is also top of mind the system utilizes only one set of Retention Inserts with straightforward retention values Zero, Low, Medium, High.





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CONVENIENT ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGING

Custom designed all-in-one, double-ended vial separately holds Abutment and Processing Components providing all necessary components for the case with one part number.



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Coating DuraTec Titanium Carbon Nitride. Aesthetic pink gingiva color is harder & more wear-resistant. Titanium Nitride (gold colored).
Drive Mechanism Standard .050"/1.25mm* hex drive. Dedicated Core Tool.
Patient Seating Coronal Abutment dimension narrower to improve patient alignment & seating. Coronal portion of the Abutment is wider & more challenging for the patient to orient the seating position.
Attachment Engagement Always dual engagement using single set of Retention Inserts. Dual engagement with Standard Males, single with Extended Range Males.
Angle Correction/Pivot Function Maximum 30 per implant. Maximum 20 per implant with Extended Range Inserts, 10 with Standard Inserts
Denture Attachment Housing Anodized titanium (pink) for aesthetics; grooves & flats resist vertical and rotational movement; enhanced pivot function. Titanium with horizontal grooves to resist vertical movement.
Retention Inserts Only one set of Inserts; simplified retention levels (zero, low, medium, high); improved design to resist edge deformation. Standard and Extended Range Nylon Male Inserts; retention level in pounds.
Packaging Custom all-in-one, double-ended vial packaging. Components sold in separate packages.


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Replacement Males




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1.5 lbs

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Standard Range Males allows for insertion of the overdenture onto the dental implant abutment with up to 20° of divergence between both dental implants. Available in 1.5, 3.0, 5.0 or 8.0 lbs retention force.



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Extended Range Males allow for insertion of the overdenture onto the dental implant abutment with up to an extensive 40° of divergence between dental implants. Available in 0.0, 1.0, 2.0 or 4.0 lbs retention force.

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Male Processing Packages

LOCATOR Processing packages come in a variety of options. Replacement components can be purchased individually or in larger quantity insert packs.

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Includes Titanium Denture Cap with Black Processing Male, Dual Retentive Males: clear, pink, blue, and Block Out Spacer.

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Includes Titanium Denture Cap with Black Processing Male, Extended Range Males: green, orange, red and Block Out Spacer.




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Root Individual Parts

The Locator Root Attachment is designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures, retained in whole or in part by endodontically treated roots in the mandibular or maxilla. Extra-Radicular Design. Stainless Steel with TiN coating.





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Locator Root Attachments give you the choice of a straight post and two angles (10 and 20 degrees) to accommodate divergent roots. A cast-to version is also available for telescopic copings, partial or full dentures.




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LOCATOR Root Kits

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A stable, tooth-supported solution for overdentures or removable partial dentures is here with the LOCATOR Root Attachment. Customizable retention, better stability and improved aesthetics while helping preserve remaining teeth and bone, makes LOCATOR Root a great start to a life of more confidence.

  • Straight, 10° and 20° angled post to accommodate divergent roots.
  • Free standing and cast-to options.

And Provides:

  • Innovative Pivoting Technology.
  • Treats Up To 40° Angle Correction Between Implants.
  • Self-Aligning Design.
  • Low Vertical Height.
  • Customizable Levels of Retention.
  • Exceptional Durability.
  • Ease of Use.



LOCATOR Core Tool

The LOCATOR Overdenture Attachment System features a Core Tool that contains 3 tools in 1. This convenient tool is used to carry and place the LOCATOR Abutment, remove the LOCATOR Male, and insert the male into the LOCATOR Denture Cap. Insert drivers for various types of torque wrenches are available to achieve 30 Ncm of torque.


This tool contains: The Male Removal Tool, Male Seating Tool and Gold-Plated Implant Abutment Driver. This tool is required for placement procedure of all Locator Root Attachments and Locator Implant Abutments.

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Yellow Bar Male

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The Yellow Processing Male is used in place of the traditional Black Processing Male to allow the final LOCATOR Denture Cap Male to completely engage the LOCATOR Bar Females even with the rigid seating of a prosthesis on top of an implant bar.


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Bar Attachments

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Titanium alloy with TiN coating. LOCATOR Bar Female designed in a special thread size to replace worn out TSB Ball Attachments. The only requirement is a minimum bar width of 4mm to upgrade with LOCATOR.


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LOCATOR BAR ATTACHMENTS



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Processing Components

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This section contains a number of dental abutment products that support the dental implant procedure process including impression copings, analogs and dental implant tools.

Dental Impression Copings are used to duplicate the shape and position of the dental implant abutment interface during the impression process in order to precisely position the implant analog in the working model.

Dental Analog mimics a patient’s implant position. It is established by taking an impression of the patient’s teeth and existing implants and utilizing that impression to make an exact duplicate which precisely shows the shape to reference in the patient’s mouth.


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Torque Wrench/Drivers

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These drivers go direct from a square drive & latch-type connection torque wrench to the LOCATOR Implant Abutment. They allow direct torque tightening of the LOCATOR Implant Abutments. (NOTE: minimum 20 Ncm is required while optimum seating force / torque value of 30Ncm will help prevent screw loosening of the LOCATOR Implant Abutment).





    Torque Wrench/Drivers Resources:

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Locator Implant Abutments

Made by ZEST Dental Solutions, the LOCATOR Overdenture Implant is a permanent two-piece Implant solution that incorporates the industry’s gold standard LOCATOR Attachment System available in narrow or standard ridge diameters. LOCATOR Implant Systems are ideal implant-retained, tissue-supported overdenture options for fully or partially edentulous patients who are faced with anatomical limitations, the unwillingness or inability to endure an invasive surgery, decline bone grafting procedures, or have financial limitations.

The only implant engineered for the LOCATOR Attachment:

  • Cost Effective 2-piece Implant System.
  • Narrow and Standard Ridge Available.
  • Reduced Vertical Height.
  • Aggressive Thread Design for Primary Stability.
  • Self-Tapping for Ease of Insertion and Increased Stability.
  • Proven RBM Roughened Surface.
  • Intuitive Surgical Instruments with Simple Procedure.

Increase practice revenue and your patient’s quality of life with this efficient, predictable and cost effective Implant System.

  • Prosthetic Platform Diameter 2.4 mm.
  • Cuff Height 2.5 mm … 6.0 mm.


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Saturno-O-Ring

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Zest Saturno-O-rings for Mini Dental Implants

The Saturno-O-ring offers up to 30° of angle correction. The standard O-rings that come with most mini dental implants (Intra Lock, IMTEC MDI, OCO Biomedical) offer around 5°.

It has a TiN coated race that allows the rubber O-Ring to rotate freely inside the metal housing. Zest offers a standard size Saturno-O-Ring for a 2.25mm Ball and a Micro size Saturno-O-Ring for a 1.8mm Ball attachment.


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Retrofit-ERA Root Attachment

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LOCATOR RETROFIT - ERA® ROOT ATTACHMENT (2 PACK)

The LOCATOR® Retrofit for the ERA® Root Attachment is designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures, retained in whole or in part, by endodontically treated roots in the mandible or maxilla.

**Intended to retro fit existing worn ERA® abutments**

Not appropriate for Micro sized ERA® attachments or where a totally rigid connection is required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please use a small round bur to mark a couple of dimples in the ERA attachment to provide a mechanical lock when the Locator is cemented.

ERA® is a registered trademark of Sterngold Dental, LLC and is not affiliated or associated with Zest Anchors, LLC or its products.


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Chairside Attachment Processing Material

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Introducing a new and unique Attachment Processing Material from ZEST Anchors, the manufacturer of the trusted LOCATOR Attachment and LOCATOR Overdenture Implant (LODI) System. CHAIRSIDE Attachment Processing Material was designed for ease of use and predictability when processing attachment components into overdentures, including ZEST's LOCATOR and SATURNO Denture Caps.


CHAIRSIDE Attachment Processing Material Key Attributes

Cost Efficient

  • No primer required for reduced chairtime.
  • Shorter mixing tip reduces material waste and cost per case*.
  • Two size options to suit your implant practice.

Simple Application

  • Ideal viscosity for accurate application.
  • Bonds to itself for efficient void fill and touch-ups.
  • Dual cure capability provides convenient self or light cure flexibility.

Patient Friendly

  • Low curing temperature ensures patient comfort.
  • Odorless and tasteless to increase patient acceptance.

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Chairside VPS Impression Material

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WHEN YOU HAVE AN IMPRESSION PROCEDURE, PICK ZEST CHAIRSIDE MATERIALS

ZEST Anchors is expanding the Chairside Product Portfolio with a new line of VPS Impression Materials ideal for your implant cases.

INTRODUCING CHAIRSIDE VPS IMPRESSION MATERIALS

High quality, value conscious materials developed with leading clinicians for ease of use while producing consistent, reliable results.

  • Formulated from the highest quality polymers and fillers.
  • Exceptional accuracy and dimensions stability with high tear resistance.
  • Clinician friendly working times and patient friendly quick set times.

CHAIRSIDE IMPRESSION MATERIAL

  • Wash material is super-hydrophilic and gives a high-gloss surface and high-tear strength.
  • Ideal for full arch or triple tray impressions.
  • Available in 3 color-coded viscosities for easy differentiation and a variety of impression techniques.

CHAIRSIDE BITE REGISTRATION

  • Highly accurate, stable and non-brittle.
  • Quick intra-oral setting time.
  • Easily trimmable.

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Chairside Soft Reline Material

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Relining CHAIRSIDE? - Try CHAIRSIDE Soft Reline Material

Soft Reline Material is a soft, silicone based reline material for patients that require relief for full and partial maxillary and mandibular dentures.

Ideal for immediate dentures following extractions, surgery, or implant procedures, CHAIRSIDE Soft Reline Material is the material of choice when patient comfort is paramount.


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Patient Comfort

Silicone based material is tasteless, odorless and provides a secure long-lasting smooth finish that prevents contamination and odor. Soft silicone material is comfortable and does not harden over time.


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Easy Handling

Auto dispensing cartridge uses up to 40% less material*, allows for quick material preparation and has an efficient working time of up to two (2) minutes with a quick five (5) minute intraoral setting time.


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Long Lasting

Strong denture adhesion and high tear strength provide a reline with long lasting stain resistance for wear up to 18 months. The image below shows the difference in stain resistance between CHAIRSIDE and a competitive product after immersion in curry and coffee.



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