Locator Overdentures Made Simple: From Surgery to Smile Stability

Session 2: Locator Overdentures Made Simple – From Surgery to Smile Stability

📍 Liberty Construction | January 22, 2026 | 5:30–9:00 PM

Locator overdentures remain one of the most versatile and rewarding treatment options for restoring edentulous arches. This session provides a comprehensive look at the clinical and technical considerations that ensure success—from surgical site preparation and implant positioning to attachment system selection and patient follow-up.

Key Learning Points:

• Identifying ideal case selection criteria for locator overdentures
• Surgical and prosthetic protocols for predictable outcomes
• Attachment system selection: torque values, retention inserts, and maintenance cycles
• Techniques for improving retention, stability, and hygiene
• Troubleshooting common complications and optimizing patient satisfaction
• Practical communication strategies to strengthen referral relationships and lab collaboration

Hands-on demonstrations and clinical case discussions will give attendees the confidence to streamline their overdenture workflow—from surgery to final smile.

Recap: Session 1 – Mastering the Anterior Esthetic Zone (October 15, 2025)

Our first session explored the art and science of anterior implant placement, focusing on treatment planning, esthetic soft-tissue management, and chairside custom abutment fabrication for immediate placement cases.

Upcoming Sessions in the Series:

• Session 3 – March 5, 2026: Immediate Implants & Provisionalization
• Session 4 – April 22, 2026: Esthetic Zone Complications & Management
• Session 5 – June 4, 2026: Topic TBD