Product Description
The Soft Nylon Cap for Locator Abutment (651038, etc.) is a precision-engineered retention insert designed for use in removable implant-supported restorations. It provides reduced retention force, ensuring gentle engagement and easy insertion/removal of overdentures, making it ideal for temporary and early-stage prosthetic treatments.
Manufactured from high-quality medical-grade nylon, the cap offers excellent flexibility, resilience, and consistent performance while maintaining patient comfort.
Key Features
- Soft retention nylon insert for locator attachment systems
- Designed for use with locator abutments (651038, etc.)
- Reduced retention force for easy prosthesis placement
- Pink color for easy identification
- Durable and flexible medical-grade nylon
- Compatible with metal caps (661803)
Indications & Applications
The Soft Nylon Cap is intended for:
- Removable implant-supported restorations (overdentures)
- Use with locator abutment systems (651038, etc.)
- Temporary removable dentures
- Early-stage or low-retention clinical cases
Clinical Benefits
- Gentle retention for improved patient comfort
- Easy insertion and removal of prosthesis
- Ideal for temporary and adaptation phases
- Supports smooth transition to higher retention caps if needed
Specifications
- Inner diameter: 3.8 mm
- Height: 2.0 mm
- Material: Medical-grade nylon (soft retention)
Handling & Sterilization
- Supplied non-sterile
- Cold sterilization required before use
- Use antimicrobial solutions or 70% ethanol
- Ensure complete drying before placement
Advantages
- Controlled low retention force
- Comfortable for patients during early treatment stages
- Easy to identify and replace
- Compatible with standard locator attachment systems
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Soft Nylon Cap for Locator Abutment - Pink
Intended Use
The Soft Nylon Cap for Locator Abutment (651038, etc.) is intended for use in dental prosthetics to:
- Provide low-retention fixation for removable restorations on osseointegrated implants
- Ensure gentle engagement of overdentures on locator attachment systems
- Support temporary and early-stage prosthetic treatments
Indications
- Use with locator abutments (651038, etc.)
- Removable implant-supported restorations (overdentures)
- Temporary removable dentures
- Cases requiring low retention and patient comfort
Contraindications
- Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to nylon materials
- Do not use if the component is damaged or deformed
Preparation Before Use
- Supplied non-sterile
- Must be cleaned and disinfected before use
- Perform cold sterilization using antimicrobial solutions or 70% ethanol
- Inspect for damage, deformation, or contamination prior to use
Clinical Procedure
- Ensure the locator abutment (651038, etc.) is properly installed and stable
- Place the metal cap (661803) into the prosthesis
- Insert the soft nylon cap into the metal housing
- Seat the prosthesis onto the locator abutment
- Verify proper retention, stability, and ease of insertion/removal
Post-Placement Care
- Instruct the patient on proper hygiene and maintenance of the prosthesis
- Monitor retention and replace the cap if retention decreases
- Schedule regular follow-up visits
Warnings & Precautions
- For professional dental use only
- Use only with compatible locator attachment systems
- Do not apply excessive force during placement
- Replace worn components to maintain proper retention
- Follow standard prosthetic protocols
Storage
Store in a clean, dry environment
Avoid contamination prior to use
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