LOCATOR FIXED™ — Permanent Teeth Without the All-on-4 Price Tag
The most affordable path to non-removable teeth. No palate plate. No slipping. No nightly removal. Anchored permanently by as few as 4 implants.
- Permanently Fixed
- No Palate Plate
- Upgrade Existing Implants
- More Affordable than All-on-4
- Free Consultation
Where Does Your Current Denture Sit?
Most patients are stuck in tiers 1 or 2. There's now a better path.
- POORTraditional DentureSlips. Requires adhesive. Covers palate. Remove nightly.
- BETTER4-Implant OverdentureMore stable. Still removable. Still has a palate plate.
- OLD BEST $$Screw-Retained All-on-4Permanent. But expensive, with major surgery for many patients.
- NEW BESTLOCATOR FIXED™Permanent. No palate. Less surgery. Upgrade-friendly. Affordable.NEW BEST
If you're in tiers 1 or 2 — there's now a better path at AVF Dental.
Tooth Loss Triggers Bone Loss
Your teeth stimulate your jaw and keep the bone healthy and strong. When you lose teeth, that stimulation disappears and bone begins to shrink — a process called resorption.
Dental implants replace that stimulation and help preserve the bone you have left. LOCATOR FIXED uses as few as four implants to anchor a full arch while protecting your jaw.
Bone Loss Changes the Shape of Your Face
Your bones support your face. When the jaw bone resorbs, the structure beneath your cheeks and lips collapses — making you look older than you are. Stabilizing the jaw with implants helps you keep your natural facial structure.
Your Options For Missing Teeth
Four paths — only one delivers permanent, fixed teeth without the All-on-4 surgery and price tag.
What Is LOCATOR FIXED™?
LOCATOR FIXED is a next-generation implant-supported fixed denture from ZEST Anchors — the same trusted company behind the original LOCATOR overdenture system. It anchors a full arch of teeth permanently to as few as four implants, without screws drilled through the prosthetic and without the palate plate that comes with traditional dentures.
Compared to All-on-4, LOCATOR FIXED typically requires less bone surgery and is more affordable — making permanently fixed teeth accessible to patients who previously couldn't proceed with All-on-4 due to cost or anatomy.
And for the millions of patients already wearing LOCATOR snap-on overdentures: there's a direct upgrade path. Your existing implants are already compatible.
A Full Arch, Permanently Anchored
LOCATOR FIXED cannot be removed by you — only by your clinician. It's the most "like real teeth" option for confidence and eating performance. As few as four implants per arch carry the full prosthetic without a palate plate, slipping, or nightly removal.
Dr. Tafreshi dials in fit, bite, and shade in-house at AVF Dental Group so what you walk out with feels and chews like your own teeth.
Why Patients Choose LOCATOR
- Easily move between fixed and removable solutions as your needs change
- Staged treatment planning — start where you are, upgrade when you're ready
- Affordable quality of life compared to All-on-4
- Wide base of dentists trained in LOCATOR techniques
- Compatible with virtually all previously placed or new implants
Who Is LOCATOR FIXED™ For?
Existing LOCATOR Overdenture Patients
If you already wear a snap-on LOCATOR overdenture, you can upgrade to LOCATOR FIXED without new implants — sometimes in a single appointment.
Traditional Denture Wearers
Tired of adhesive, slipping, and the palate plate? LOCATOR FIXED offers an affordable path to permanently fixed, comfortable teeth.
Patients Who Couldn't Proceed with All-on-4
If cost or surgical complexity stopped you before, LOCATOR FIXED is often the answer: same fixed result, less invasive, more affordable.
Six Reasons Patients Are Switching
Already Have LOCATOR Implants? You Could Upgrade in Minutes.
Millions of denture patients already have four or more LOCATOR implants placed and have been wearing a snap-on overdenture for years. The good news: those implants are already compatible with the LOCATOR FIXED system.
In many cases, the conversion happens at your very next appointment — no new surgery, no new implants, no extended treatment plan. Dr. Tafreshi swaps the attachment components, seats the new fixed prosthetic, and you walk out with permanently fixed teeth the same day.
We'll review your existing implant records (or run a quick scan) at your free consultation and confirm candidacy on the spot.
LOCATOR FIXED™ vs. Your Alternatives
| Traditional Denture | Overdenture | All-on-4 | LOCATOR FIXED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removable? | Yes (nightly) | Yes (nightly) | No | No |
| Palate plate? | Yes | Yes (usually) | No | No |
| Bone surgery required? | None | Moderate | Most | Less than All-on-4 |
| Upgrade from overdenture? | — | — | Often new implants needed | Yes — often same visit |
| Relative cost | $ | $$ | $$$$ | $$ |
| Taste food fully? | Limited | Limited | Yes | Yes |
Your LOCATOR FIXED™ Journey
- 1
Free Consultation
Dr. Tafreshi reviews your goals, existing implants (if any), and answers questions.
- 2
3D Imaging & Plan
CBCT scan confirms candidacy and maps the exact treatment plan.
- 3
Implant Placement (if needed)
Existing LOCATOR patients often skip this step entirely.
- 4
In-House Fabrication
Your fixed prosthetic is crafted on-site by Dr. Tafreshi's lab team.
- 5
Delivery & Walk Out Fixed
Permanently fixed teeth, seated and adjusted in chair.
LOCATOR FIXED™ Patient Stories
"I love my LOCATOR FIXED smile. I don't have to worry about taking them out. I even shaved a little of my mustache off so I didn't have to hide my teeth anymore."
"The cost was so worth it to get my smile back. I would hardly smile before. LOCATOR FIXED is more solid — when you eat, it doesn't move."
"I could hardly taste anything with my old dentures. Now I can!"
LOCATOR FIXED™ FAQs
Ready to Stop Living With a Removable Denture?
Free LOCATOR FIXED consultations with Dr. Tafreshi. Find out if you can upgrade in a single visit.