Clinical Technique Videos
Curated clinical technique videos organized by procedure type, scanner model, and clinical application. Watch, learn, and track your team's progress — from LOCATOR pick-ups to full-arch F-Tx delivery.
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LOCATOR Overdenture Denture Cap Pick-Up — Full Technique
Complete step-by-step demonstration of the chairside pick-up technique for attaching a denture to a 2-implant LOCATOR overdenture. Covers block-out spacers, acrylic placement, and processing males.
Chairside LOCATOR Attachment Pick-Up with Acrylic
Hands-on demonstration of how to pick up a LOCATOR attachment into the intaglio surface of a mandibular complete denture using cold-cure acrylic.
LOCATOR Abutment Overdenture — Chairside Pick-Up Using GC Rebase
Alternative pick-up technique using GC Rebase II material for LOCATOR caps into an existing denture. Ideal for practices preferring rebase material over acrylic.
LOCATOR Attachment Pick-Up — Dr. Dray Demonstration
Detailed hands-on demonstration of the complete LOCATOR attachment pick-up process from start to finish with clinical tips and troubleshooting.
Cleaning & Maintaining LOCATOR Overdentures
Essential techniques and recommendations for effectively cleaning inside and around LOCATOR overdenture attachments. Critical for hygienists and patient education.
Introducing LOCATOR R-Tx — Product Overview
Comprehensive introduction to the LOCATOR R-Tx removable attachment system — better, simpler, and stronger. Covers the dual-retention mechanism and DuraTec coating.
LOCATOR R-Tx Technique — Placing Abutments & Pick-Up
Clinical technique demonstration illustrating abutment placement and denture attachment procedures with the LOCATOR R-Tx system.
LOCATOR R-Tx — Uncovery, Abutment Placement & Impressions
Full clinical demonstration from implant uncovery through healing abutment removal, LOCATOR R-Tx abutment placement, and impression taking.
Abbreviated LOCATOR Denture Cap Pick-Up Technique
Condensed version of the basic clinical technique for attaching a denture to a 2-implant LOCATOR overdenture — perfect for quick team training refreshers.
Introducing LOCATOR F-Tx Fixed Attachment System
Product introduction for the revolutionary LOCATOR F-Tx system — converting immediate dentures into fixed full-arch prostheses with reduced chair time and enhanced aesthetics.
Placing & Inserting the LOCATOR FIXED Prosthesis
Dr. Michael Scherer demonstrates the step-by-step process for inserting a LOCATOR Fixed prosthesis, including abutment torquing, prosthesis seating, and screw access hole closure.
LOCATOR FIXED — Product Introduction & Clinical Overview
Comprehensive overview of the LOCATOR FIXED system offering clinicians a fixed, full-arch solution using the same simpler, more affordable LOCATOR platform.
Delivery of the Completed LOCATOR F-Tx Prosthesis
Full workflow for delivering the completed LOCATOR F-Tx prosthesis — from try-in through final delivery, occlusal adjustment, and patient instructions.
LOCATOR F-Tx — Reduced Chair Time & Simplified Maintenance
Overview of how the LOCATOR F-Tx system reduces chair time, provides enhanced aesthetics and prosthesis integrity, while simplifying maintenance procedures.
Ivoclar Ivotion Premium Digital Denture — Complete Workflow
The Ivotion Denture System offers a seamless and fast digital manufacturing process for fabricating high-quality removable dentures from a single nano-ceramic hybrid disc.
Ivotion Denture — Digital Denture Workflows Explained
Detailed walkthrough of the Ivotion digital denture workflows including scanning, design, and milling from the monolithic nano-ceramic hybrid disc.
Hybrid (Ivotion) Digital Dentures — Faster and Better
Three different methods of immediate load digital dentures including the Ivotion convergence workflow. Covers immediate conversion, pre-fabricated, and custom milled approaches.
Dental Implant Placement — Step-by-Step Surgical Technique
Complete surgical demonstration of dental implant placement including flap design, osteotomy preparation, implant insertion, and guided bone regeneration.
Flapless Implant Surgery Technique
Demonstration of the flapless implant surgery technique — the method of preference when there is no deficiency in bone width. Covers tissue punch, osteotomy, and implant placement.
Guided Implant Surgery — Multi-Level Surgical Guide
How to place implants using a multi-level surgical guide for precise, predictable implant positioning. Covers guide fabrication, seating verification, and sequential drilling.
Dental Implant Procedure — 3D Patient Animation
High-quality 3D medical animation showing the complete dental implant procedure step by step. Perfect for patient consultations and waiting room displays.
Step-by-Step Guide to Your Dental Implant Procedure
Patient-friendly overview of the entire implant process from consultation through final restoration. Includes bone grafting explanation and healing timeline.
Maxillary Overdenture — 4-Implant LOCATOR Technique
Complete clinical workflow for maxillary overdenture supported by 4 implants with LOCATOR attachments. Covers implant positioning, abutment selection, and palate-free prosthesis design for improved patient comfort.
Maxillary Full-Arch Fixed — All-on-4 Concept with Angled Implants
Surgical and prosthetic technique for maxillary full-arch fixed rehabilitation using tilted posterior implants to avoid sinus augmentation. Covers A-P spread, cantilever design, and immediate loading protocols.
Maxillary Sinus Lift — Lateral Window Approach
Step-by-step lateral window sinus augmentation technique for posterior maxillary implant placement. Covers window design, Schneiderian membrane elevation, graft placement, and PRF integration.
Crestal Sinus Lift with Osteotome Technique
Minimally invasive crestal approach sinus lift using osteotomes for cases with 5-8mm of residual bone height. Covers hydraulic lift technique and simultaneous implant placement.
Socket Preservation with PRF — Complete Protocol
Comprehensive demonstration of socket preservation using particulate bone graft mixed with i-PRF (sticky bone) and A-PRF+ membranes. Shows blood draw, centrifuge setup, and graft placement.
PRF Preparation — A-PRF+ and i-PRF Centrifuge Protocols
Step-by-step guide to preparing Platelet-Rich Fibrin including blood draw technique, centrifuge settings (A-PRF+ at 2700 RPM × 12 min, i-PRF at 700 RPM × 3 min), membrane compression, and sticky bone preparation.
Lateral Ridge Augmentation (GBR) with PRF Integration
Guided bone regeneration technique for horizontal ridge deficiency. Demonstrates cortical perforations, sticky bone placement, collagen membrane, PRF membrane overlay, and tension-free closure.
Bar-Retained Overdenture — Hader Bar Design & Delivery
Complete workflow for bar-retained implant overdenture including bar design principles, passive fit verification, clip attachment, and prosthesis delivery with patient instructions.
CAD/CAM Milled Bar — Digital Workflow for Implant Overdentures
Digital workflow for designing and milling precision titanium bars for implant overdentures. Covers intraoral scanning, bar design software, and passive fit advantages over cast bars.
Open Tray Impression Technique for Implants
Detailed demonstration of the open tray impression technique for dental implants including tray modification, impression coping placement, and verification.
Clinical Application of Implant Overdenture Using LOCATOR
Complete prosthodontic workflow for implant overdenture using LOCATOR attachment — from treatment planning through final delivery and adjustment.
3Shape TRIOS 5 — Complete Implant Scanning Workflow
Full demonstration of the TRIOS 5 intraoral scanner for implant-level digital impressions. Covers scan body placement, scanning strategy, and exporting STL files for LOCATOR overdenture and F-Tx cases.
Medit i700 — Edentulous Arch Scanning for Implant Overdentures
Step-by-step guide to scanning edentulous arches with the Medit i700 for implant-supported overdenture cases. Covers tissue scanning, scan body capture, and alignment techniques.
CEREC Primescan — Full-Arch Implant Scanning Technique
Comprehensive tutorial on using the CEREC Primescan for full-arch implant cases. Demonstrates scan strategy, scan body recognition, and integration with CEREC software for designing implant restorations.
iTero Element 5D — Implant Digital Impressions & NIRI Imaging
Using the iTero Element 5D for implant-level digital impressions with near-infrared imaging (NIRI) for caries detection. Covers scan body workflow and case submission to labs.
Planmeca Emerald S — Implant Scan Body Capture Workflow
Demonstration of the Planmeca Emerald S scanner for capturing implant scan bodies in partially and fully edentulous cases. Covers software integration and STL export.
Digital vs. Conventional Impressions for Implant Overdentures
Evidence-based comparison of digital intraoral scanning versus conventional polyvinyl siloxane impressions for implant overdenture cases. Covers accuracy, efficiency, patient comfort, and cost analysis.
CAD/CAM Design for LOCATOR Overdenture Frameworks
Complete CAD/CAM workflow for designing LOCATOR overdenture metal frameworks using exocad and 3Shape software. Covers housing placement, bar design, and milling considerations.
Recommended Learning Path
For a new team member, we recommend watching these videos in order to build a solid foundation in implant prosthetics:
Total learning path: approximately 36 minutes
Videos are sourced from Zest Dental Solutions, Ivoclar Vivadent, and leading clinical educators.
All video content is property of their respective creators and is embedded for educational purposes.
Curated by Dr. Tom Bilski — Co-director, Midwest Implant Institute, Columbus, Ohio