 At Bremadent Dental Laboratory, we work closely with dentists and dental teams across the UK to deliver predictable, high-quality implant-retained dentures. One issue that continues to come up in practice is locator pick-ups that don’t quite perform as expected.
They may feel tight, slightly off, lack retention, or cause ongoing adjustments. In some cases, they fail prematurely. When this happens, it is rarely down to the locator system itself. More often, it comes down to how the pick-up has been carried out. The key difference lies in whether the procedure is done chairside or in the laboratory. From both a clinical and technical perspective, chairside locator pick-ups are more accurate, more predictable, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for patients. Let’s break down why.
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 At Bremadent Dental Laboratory, we work closely with dentists and dental teams across the UK to deliver full arch implant restorations that are aesthetic, functional, and built to last. One of the most common challenges we see, however, is ceramic or zirconia fracture on these cases.
If you have ever had a full arch implant restoration chip, crack, or fail unexpectedly, it is rarely down to bad luck. There is almost always a technical reason behind it. Understanding these reasons is key to improving long-term outcomes for your patients. Let’s walk through the science and the practical realities behind why these failures happen, and more importantly, how to avoid them.
If you’ve been placing implants and delivering immediate load cases for a while, you’ll know there are a few different schools of thought when it comes to prosthetic design. FP1, FP2, FP3… they all have their place. But when it comes to immediate loading, I’ll say it straight I consistently lean towards FP1.
This isn’t theory. This comes from years on the bench, chairside experience, and seeing what actually works in real patients, not just what looks good on paper or in a lecture slide. Let’s break it down in a practical, no-nonsense way.  If you are placing implants in London or restoring full arch cases anywhere in the UK, you will know that patient expectations have shifted. People do not want to wait months in a denture while implants heal. They want fixed teeth.
They want confidence. And ideally, they want it yesterday. That is where All on X immediate loading comes in. At Bremadent Dental Laboratory in London, we support dentists and implant clinicians with prosthetic driven All on X immediate loading workflows designed for predictability, efficiency, and long term success. This is not a rushed same day gimmick. It is a carefully planned, evidence based approach to full arch implant rehabilitation that delivers immediate fixed provisionals with a clear path to definitive restoration. And yes, when done properly, it is as impressive clinically as it sounds.  Diagnostic wax-ups are one of those tools in dentistry that quietly do a huge amount of heavy lifting. They sit at the crossroads of clinical planning, patient communication, and predictable outcomes. When used properly, they reduce risk, improve case acceptance, and create smoother workflows for both the dental practice and the laboratory. At Bremadent Dental Laboratory, we see diagnostic wax-ups not as an optional extra, but as a fundamental part of planning everything from single unit smile enhancements to full arch reconstructions.
In this article, we will break down exactly what diagnostic wax-ups are, why they matter, and how they support better results in smile makeovers and full arch cases. We will keep it practical, jargon-free, and rooted in real-world dentistry, with a few light-hearted truths along the way. |
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 Kash Qureshi - Managing Director, Clinical Dental Technician
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Kash Qureshi is a Clinical Dental Technician (Denturist) in the U.K who oversees and quality controls over 3000+ fixed and removable prosthesis including implant cases from a clinical and technical aspect monthly at Bremadent Dental Laboratory & Swissedent Denture Clinic in London. www.swissedent.co.uk www.bremadent.co.uk [email protected] Categories
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