Q&A- Dr. Michael Scherer and LOCATOR R-Tx

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7/25/2017

DPS sat down with Dr. Michael Scherer, a private practitioner, noted speaker, and consultant, to find out what made him decide to purchase Zest Dental Solutions’ LOCATOR R-Tx and why he has not looked back since.

 

Q: How has the LOCATOR R-Tx contributed to the success of your practice (from a ‘workflow’ and ‘bottom line’ perspective)?
A: For more than 10 years, I have been successfully using the traditional Zest LOCATOR abutment with my patients. As a prosthodontist, I treat a significant amount of patients who require treatment with removable prostheses including complete dentures and removable partial dentures. Many of them prefer to stay with removable prostheses because they do not have the financial resources or the desire for fixed restorations, however, are interested in looking at implants to help retain loose full or partial dentures. Simply put, I could not envision a practice without LOCATOR. It has changed my practice for the better, without a doubt.
When Zest announced the updated LOCATOR known as R-Tx, I wanted to get in and try it right away. In fact, I treated the first patient with LOCATOR R-Tx! It was a game-changer right away, because they took the best features of the original LOCATOR abutment and made it better. I have treated many patients with the LOCATOR R-Tx system and find it so incredibly simple to use and effective for denture retention, I am blown away. Zest Anchors has listened to the customers and came out with an amazing new product!

 

Q: Why is the DuraTec coating on the LOCATOR R-Tx a game changer for implant retained dentures?
A: DuraTec is a ground-breaking new coating technology in implant dentistry. Distinctly different with the original Titanium Nitride coating on the legacy LOCATOR abutment, the DuraTec coating on R-Tx is harder, stronger, and smoother. Ultimately, I am seeing less plaque accumulation on my patients in recall and at-home hygiene is greatly improved.
 
Q: What is one of the cooler features about the LOCATOR R-Tx?
A: I’d say the simplicity… it’s so well designed for efficiency compared to any other attachment available. Zest designed a simple method of abutment insertion and working with nylon inserts that makes recall appointments fast and simple.