Low-profile design
Reduces the required prosthetic volume and helps preserve space for the prosthesis framework, aesthetics and patient comfort.
Removable implant prosthodontics
IPD PSD attachments for a stable and comfortable removable prosthesis
From attachment to scan and working modelIPD Solutions Map · clinic ↔ laboratoryA low-profile overdenture system compatible with Locator®, designed for a clear clinical workflow and flexible selection of retention.
IPD presents PSD as a fully digital-ready solution that allows compatible accessories to be used without changing the established prosthetic principle. The system combines three retention levels, a low profile, TiN surface and a dedicated carrier that simplifies handling during the chairside workflow.
How to select the right combination
Check compatibility
Clinical-laboratory workflow 20°/40°
CAD/CAM framework step by step
Low profile
Reduces prosthetic-space requirements.
Controlled retention
Three levels for different clinical requirements.
TiN surface
Aesthetic and durable surface treatment.
Compatible workflowEstablished prosthetic principle
3 retention levelsAdaptable to the prosthesis
PSD in three layers
Choose according to the question you need to solve
1 · you are here
PSD system overview
Compatibility, abutments, gingival heights and components.
2 · practical protocol
Clinic + laboratory
20°/40°, KA-CL-14, impression, scan, pickup, retention and maintenance.
3 · framework pathway
PSD on a CAD/CAM framework
Common path, PS-LR-00, scanning and a 3D working model.
Components within one system
From the attachment through the housing to scanning and maintenance
Selected references from the current register show that PSD is not a single attachment but an interconnected chain of clinical, laboratory and digital components. Always verify the exact platform and gingival height before ordering.
DB-LN-01 · PSD attachmentExample of an implant-specific attachment, GH 1 mm.
DB-LR-05 · PSD attachmentExample of another platform and gingival-height variant.
KA-CL-00 · titanium housingHousing for incorporation into a removable prosthesis.
KA-CL-02 · 20° processing pack20° retention family + titanium housing for prosthesis processing.
KA-CL-03 · 40° processing packDivergent 40° retention family + titanium housing.
KA-CL-14 · 3 functionsCarrier, impression coping and scan abutment according to length.
PS-AR-00/3D · digital analogPSD position in a 3D-printed working model.
LL-PS-01 · Core ToolTool for handling PSD retention inserts.
PSD System at a glance
Low profile, flexible retention and a complete accessory range
The individual system components are designed as one continuous chain from the abutment to the matrix within the prosthesis. Correct function therefore depends not only on selecting the attachment, but also on matching the platform, gingival height, prosthetic space and retention.
Three retention levels
Allow insertion and removal resistance to be selected according to the number of attachments, their relative positions and the clinical requirement.
TiN abutment surface
IPD specifies it to support aesthetics, long-term properties and a favourable response of the surrounding soft tissues.
Dedicated carrier
Facilitates gripping and handling of the component and provides support for the clinician during the chairside workflow.
Compatible accessories
Matrices, retention inserts and processing tools create a continuous system for both clinic and laboratory.
Digital integration
PSD can be integrated into the wider IPD workflow, including digital design, CAD libraries and technical compatibility verification.
Illustrative system overview. Exact references and package contents must be verified according to the implant system and selected configuration.
From implant to prosthesis
Each component has a specific role in the retention chain
PSD overdenture abutment
Connects the implant to the retention mechanism and is selected according to the system, platform and gingival height.
Carrier and handling tools
Support secure handling and a clearer clinical workflow.
Housing or matrix in the prosthesis
Transfers retention into the removable prosthesis and requires sufficient prosthetic space.
Retention insert
Defines the level of retention. Selection depends on the clinical situation and the manufacturer's instructions.
Maintenance accessories
Support processing, replacement of retention elements and subsequent system maintenance.
Selection without blind spots
Six parameters to verify before ordering
Compatibility with the retention system does not mean that every abutment is universal for every implant. The exact implant reference and the spatial conditions of the specific prosthesis remain decisive.
Implant manufacturer and model
Knowing the brand alone is not enough. Different implant lines may use different connections.
Implant platform
The platform diameter or designation determines the correct prosthetic interface of the PSD abutment.
Gingival height
The transmucosal height must match the soft-tissue level and the planned emergence above the mucosa.
Number and position of attachments
The number of implants, their relative positions and non-parallelism influence the choice of retention protocol.
Available prosthetic space
Allow for the abutment, matrix, retention insert and sufficient thickness of the prosthesis base.
Required retention
The initial insert is selected with regard to the clinical situation, the patient's ability to handle the prosthesis and the number of attachments.
Clinical-laboratory continuity
From implant identification to a maintainable prosthesis
The PSD System does not end when the prosthesis is delivered. When selecting components, plan from the outset for future replacement of retention inserts, hygiene and verification of prosthesis seating on the soft tissues.
Explore the IPD digital workflow01Implant identification
System, model, platform and clinically required gingival height.
02Selecting the PSD abutment
Correct implant reference and emergence height above the soft tissues.
03Matrix processing
Verify prosthetic space, housing position and passive seating of the prosthesis.
04Selecting retention
Retention insert according to the clinical situation and manufacturer's instructions.
05Functional check
Insertion, removal, stability, occlusion and cleanability of the completed prosthesis.
06System maintenance
Regular checks and replacement of retention elements according to wear.
Compatibility in practice
What can be retained and what must always be verified
One advantage of PSD is compatibility with an established retention principle. The new attachment must nevertheless be matched correctly to the implant and the clinical situation.
Can be retained
- • established removable-prosthesis principle,
- • compatible matrices and retention accessories,
- • familiar maintenance and hygiene concept.
Always verify
- • implant system and platform,
- • abutment gingival height,
- • prosthetic space and initial retention.
Video · practical demonstration
Impression taking and handling of Locator®-compatible PSD attachments
The video complements the written workflow with a practical view of the PSD System. For exact component selection, sterilisation and tightening torques, always follow the current instructions for use for the specific reference.
From overview to working protocol
Two manuals depending on whether you are managing the patient or the framework
This page explains the system and component selection. The practical steps are separated so that chairside and laboratory processing are not mixed with CAD/CAM bar or framework fabrication.
CLINIC + LABORATORY20° / 40°
PSD clinical-laboratory workflow
Selection of the 20°/40° family and retention strength, the three KA-CL-14 lengths, stone or 3D model, chairside housing pickup, articulation, definitive inserts and maintenance.
Open clinical protocolCAD/CAM FRAMEWORKPS-LR-00
PSD on a CAD/CAM framework step by step
Transfer of the starting position, design of a common path, PS-LR-00 threaded sites, milling, KA-CL-14 in the scan configuration, PS-AR-00/3D and completion of the retention section.
Open CAD/CAM workflowConnected IPD portal
Related professional pages
The PSD System forms part of the wider IPD portfolio of components, libraries and technical support.
IPD digital workflow
Scan, library, design, component and verification in one continuous chain.
IPD Innovations 2026
Overview of new IPD systems and digital solutions.
IPD software libraries
TECH, LITE, installation and verification of the correct library branch.
IPD scan bodies
Accurate digital transfer of the implant or abutment position.
IPD Multi-Unit abutments
Screw-retained partial and full-arch restorations.
About IPD Dental Group
Development, manufacturing, quality and technical support for the Czech and Slovak Republics.
Related professional reading
Factors affecting the long-term stability of retention and implant-prosthetic solutions
The PSD workflow is linked to transfer accuracy, connection geometry and loading direction. These articles explore the mechanical and digital context beyond the product instructions themselves.
PROFESSIONAL ARTICLEVector analysis and FEM in implant-prosthesis designForce direction, occlusion and biomechanical considerations in larger implant-supported restorations.PROFESSIONAL ARTICLEContact surfaces and stability of the screw jointHow seating accuracy and contact mechanics relate to the stability of the prosthetic assembly.WHITE PAPERAccuracy in CAD/CAM implant prosthodonticsThe digital chain, tolerances and control points that influence final framework accuracy.
Common questions
IPD PSD attachments in practice
IPD presents PSD as a fully compatible low-profile system. The specific abutment must nevertheless always be selected according to the implant system, platform and gingival height.
Selection depends on the number of attachments, their relative positions, non-parallelism, the patient's manual dexterity and the desired resistance during insertion and removal. Follow the IPD instructions and the treating clinician's clinical judgement.
It determines the position of the retention head relative to the soft tissues. A variant that is too low or too high can compromise hygiene, spatial arrangement or matrix function.
PSD is designed as a compatible system, but the condition, dimensions and specific type of existing matrices or inserts should be verified before use.
Exklusiv Dent helps customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia verify the implant system, platform, gingival height and corresponding accessories.
After verifying framework seating, fit KA-CL-14 in the scan configuration. Their geometry is captured with the corresponding library and the position is transferred into the digital model, where the 3D-printed working model uses PS-AR-00/3D. The conventional PS-AR-00 belongs in the stone working model. The two related manuals explain the details separately for the clinical and framework pathways.
KA-CL-14 is a multifunctional PSD component: at full length it functions as a carrier. After the first shortening, with two grooves remaining, it serves as an impression coping. After shortening at the final, third groove from the top, it becomes the scan-abutment configuration. The detailed procedure, including its relationship to PS-AR-00 and PS-AR-00/3D is covered in clinical-laboratory workflow.
Technical support for the Czech and Slovak Republics
Verify the implant, platform and gingival height before ordering
Send us the implant designation, platform and required height. We will help identify the PSD abutment and compatible retention accessories.
Locator® is a trademark of its respective owner. Stating compatibility does not imply any commercial or organisational affiliation between the trademark owner and IPD Dental Group or Exklusiv Dent s.r.o. Components must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's current instructions for use and professional clinical judgement.
NEW DECISION HUB
Hybrid prosthesis on four implants: what should the clinician do and what should the laboratory do?
Start from the situation where you have an anatomical STL and need to choose between direct PSD attachments, a new KA-CL-14 scan or a CAD/CAM bar.
