CL The upper and lower immediate dentures were tried in to insure there were no
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material (Sofreliner Tough Medium, Tokuyama) was used to line the inner aspects
of the immediate dentures (Figure 11).
Approximately 3-4 months later (Figure 12), the healing caps were removed from
the Engage (OCO Biomedical) dental implants in the mandibular ridge and Locator
RTx (Zest) overdenture attachments placed (Figure 13) and tightened to 30Ncm.
Free-standing attachments like the Locator RTx (Zest) used to retain overdentures
provide numerous advantages, including enhanced esthetics, phonetics, as well as
A previously made metal reinforced overdenture with relieved areas for the hous-
between the denture base and attachments and housings was checked and eliminated.
When relining dentures or picking up over-denture attachments directly within
the mouth, the patient may experience heat generation that is uncomfortable in
addition to a bad taste when using methyl methacrylate. Since Tokuyama Rebase II
Hard Denture Chairside Reline and Pickup Material is methyl methacrylate free, it
doesn’t have a strong odor or taste as well as minimal heat generation making it a
much better experience for the patient.
(Figure 14) to enhance retention between the denture base and the hard reline/
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