A User-Friendly Technique for Replacing Nylon Inserts of a Locator Attachment.

Rehabilitation of edentulous patients with implant-supported overdentures has gained prominence over the use of conventional dentures because of the improved quality of life it provides patients. Various attachment systems are available that facilitate the insertion and removal of prostheses, and among them, the Locator attachment system has become popular due to its self-aligning property, simplicity of use, and minimal space requirement of male inserts within the denture. However, the loss of retention of nylon inserts over time requires their removal from the metal housing and subsequent replacement. This article describes an easy alternative technique for replacing the nylon inserts in the denture cap using a simple dental explorer and mirror head.