ALFA GATE dental implants
With 30+ years of global success, Alfa Gate offers dental innovations, education, and premium-quality products in 60+ countries.
Introduction
The Alfa Lock Protective Disk is a precision-molded plastic spacer designed for use with ball attachment overdenture systems. It acts as a protective interface during prosthetic processing, preventing material intrusion into the attachment mechanism and ensuring accurate seating of retention components.
Technical Specifications
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Product Type: Protective disk / processing spacer
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Thickness: 0.5 mm
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Material: Medical-grade plastic
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Compatibility: All ball attachment systems
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Function: Processing protection barrier
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Clinical Stage: Laboratory & chairside prosthetic fabrication
Key Features & Benefits
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Attachment protection — prevents acrylic or resin blockage
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Precise thickness — maintains correct vertical spacing
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Universal compatibility — fits all ball attachment heads
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Disposable design — hygienic single-use workflow
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Laboratory accuracy — supports passive overdenture seating
Frequently Asked Questions
Q — When should the protective disk be used?
During overdenture processing before final cap placement.
Q — Is it reusable?
No. It is intended for single use to ensure accuracy and sterility.
Q — Does it affect retention strength?
No. It is removed after processing and does not remain in the final prosthesis.
Q — Is it implant-platform specific?
No. It is compatible with all ball attachment types.
