CAMLOG Hybrid Restorations

59 HYBRID RESTORATIONS WITH THE CAMLOG ® IMPLANT SYSTEM CONVERTING AN EXISTING FULL DENTURE INTO A LOCATOR ® -RETAINED FULL DENTURE Locator ® components can also be integrated in an existing full denture. After final insertion of the CAMLOG ® Locator ® abutments in the CAMLOG ® implants (see page 55), the Locator ® impression caps are positioned on the abutments. Note the proper seating. The existing prosthesis is then hollow ground in the area of the impression caps. IMPORTANT NOTE The impression caps on the CAMLOG ® Locator ® abutments must not come into contact with the prosthesis when checking the fit in the mouth. The impression taking in this case is identical to a relining and is taken using the hollow ground prosthesis directly over the impression caps. To ensure that the impression caps remain in the impression, we recommend using suitable impression material such as polyether and silicone compounds. OPTION: With a small denture base, an impression can also be taken with the titanium housings with black processing replacement males. The redu- ced retention in the impression must be taken into account. CAST FABRICATION The Locator ® analogs designed for the corresponding implant diameters are placed in the Locator ® impression caps in the impression. Pay attention to the proper seating of the analogs. NOTE The CAMLOG ® Locator ® abutment diameters used are not apparent in the impression and must be communicated to the laboratory to select the Locator ® analogs. The cast is then fabricated with suitable model material. CONVERTING THE FULL DENTURE After fabricating the cast, the white block out spacers included in the Locator ® male processing packages are pulled over the functional areas of the Locator ® analogs to prevent acrylic from getting into the titanium housings. The titanium housings with the black processing replacement males are placed on each analog over the previously placed block out spacer until the pressure point is reached. White block out spacer