logo 17 • CAMLOG Partner Magazine • March 2018 Interview with Dr. Karl-Ludwig Ackermann Dr. Karl-Ludwig Ackermann in conversation with the logo editorial team about the Locator restoration in edentulous patients and his experiences with the new Locator R-Tx® system. Why are implant-supported prostheses a good option for elderly people? Older people are de facto not old. They participate actively in life and place high demands on their dental prostheses. Eating food in company is an essential part of their everyday life. The functionality of their masticatory apparatus is also a decisive factor for maintaining their health, as are esthetics for their social well-being. Implant-supported prosthetic anchorages are regarded by elderly edentulous patients as being a safe and stable solution. Which restorations do you prefer for your edentulous patients? The field of geroprosthetics certainly requires a great deal of attention and necessitates extensive knowledge of the aging processes in the mouth. The prosthetic restoration should not be a burden for the patient in terms of handling and hygiene, and it should be functional, stable, and esthetic. From an economic point of view, restoration with the prefabricated Locator system also has a proven track record in my practice. You were one of the first users to gain experience with the new Locator R-Tx®. Could you please give us a statement on this refinement. I have always been convinced of the functionality of the standard Locator system. The refinement has increased functionality and processing by several percentage points. The benefits for the patient are easier handling. Positioning of the prosthesis is easier. The Locator R-Tx® offers greater safety and stability of the prosthesis and thus improves patient comfort. But there are also advantages for the clinician. For example, the implants no longer have to be inserted strictly parallel as the new design allows even greater compensation for divergences between the implants. Do patients approach you with regard to the new color shade? The coloring of the components is not an issue for us in the practice. Every patient feels subjectively about his or her dentures. Our focus is on the improvement of functionality, stability, and simplicity. An implant-supported, simple Locator® restoration offers edentulous elderly people an increased feeling of well-being and security in their social environment. PRODUCTS 31 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Images: Courtesy of Dr. K.-L. Ackermann
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