Complete overview of Locator denture system components — abutments, housings, and nylon inserts. Guide for dental professionals from BioDent Lab NJ.
How to Choose a Dental Lab: 7 Questions That Separate Good Labs from Great Ones The dental laboratory you work with shapes the quality of
For most single crowns in 2026, all-ceramic (zirconia or e.max) is the default — better esthetics, no gray metal margin, more conservative prep, and longevity
A full-arch implant restoration replaces all teeth in an arch on a small number of implants — classically four (All-on-4) or more (All-on-X, typically 4–6).
A screw-retained implant crown attaches directly to the implant with an access channel and screw, with no cement at the margin. It’s typically preferred when
A Locator overdenture is an implant-retained removable denture that snaps onto Locator attachments — a low-profile abutment on each implant plus a nylon insert (male)
For most cases, e.max (lithium disilicate) is the better choice for front teeth, single units, veneers, and inlays where translucency and natural esthetics matter most,
Choosing an implant abutment is really two decisions: custom vs. stock (geometry) and titanium vs. zirconia (material). Use a custom abutment when esthetics, a thin
Who Fixes Dentures — and How the Repair Process Actually Works A broken denture is a crisis for the patient and a workflow challenge for
Screw-Retained vs. Cement-Retained Implant Crowns: A Dental Lab’s Perspective When planning an implant restoration, one of the earliest decisions you face is retrieval: screw-retained or
