Lock in Success: A Complete Guide to Locator Restorations Part 1

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Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD
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Course Objectives

1 CE Credit

In this course, Dr. Kosinski presents an overview of clinical techniques for both removable and fixed Locator systems. Participants will learn when to use Locator overdenture abutments, tips for capturing accurate impressions, and how to process attachments chairside for predictable outcomes. The course also reviews Locator fixed abutments, their components, and the proper protocols for seating and removal. By the end of the program, clinicians will have the confidence to deliver stable, retentive, and comfortable Locator‑based restorations.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the clinical indications and workflow steps for using Locator overdenture abutments in removable prosthetic treatment
  • Demonstrate various impression techniques to maximize success in seating Locator prostheses and chairside processing of Locator attachments
  • Explain the components and clinical applications for Locator fixed abutments and prostheses, including the protocol for seating and removing the fixed restoration
  • Perform proper seating and removal of Locator attachments to ensure predictable retention, stability, and patient comfort

Recognition & Approval

Pace Approval

Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789

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Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD

Dr. Timothy Kosinski graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Wayne State University School of Medicine. In addition to serving on the editorial review board of numerous dental journals, Dr. Kosinski has published over 180 articles and contributed to textbooks on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry. He is currently the editor of the Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.


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