Tag Archives: Dental implants

Zirconia vs. Titanium Implants: What’s the Difference?

Dental implants have quickly become one of the most popular restorative procedures in the world of adult dentistry. This is because implants are a permanent, attractive, comfortable solution to missing teeth. Our Naperville implant dentist, Dr. Anthony LaVacca, has been a leader in prosthodontics and stays at the forefront of the latest advances in the field. One of these advances is the zirconia dental implant, which we offer at Naperville Dental Specialists. When it comes to zirconia vs. titanium implants, patients are often curios as to what the difference is. We’ll be covering what sets zirconia implants apart and how they can transform your smile.

Zirconia vs Titanium Implants: The Differences

The future of dental implants is being shaped by new materials like zirconia, which can fuse well with the human jawbone. But what are your options if you need one today? Zirconia vs titanium dental implants. Titanium implants have been used traditionally and are effective in replacing missing teeth. Zirconia has also proven itself as an alternative that’s generally durable enough for use over time while also offering a very similar color to natural teeth. When considering zirconia vs titanium implants, it’s important to keep some key things in mind: cost, strength, and durability over time and the risk level.

Zeramex Implants For Patients Who Don’t Want to Use Metal

Here at Nashville Restorative Dentistry, we offer zirconia implants as an effective alternative for your traditional dental implants. Traditional dental implants are made using metal, such as titanium and other metal alloys. While these types of implants are a great option, you might have a few reasons why you want to avoid a metal implant. Whether you’re allergic to traditional titanium used in implants, or you just want to avoid exposure to the metals used in traditional implants, we get it! Dr. Jones is your holistic dentist with all the answers – continue reading to find out more about our Zeramex ceramic implants.

Zirconia Dental Implants vs Titanium Implants

When looking for replacement teeth, there are a lot of factors to consider. Due to increasing interest in holistic medicine and the concern of putting anything synthetic in our bodies, more and more patients are asking questions about the makeup of dental implants. For most patients, getting dental implants is a big step towards improving their oral health and so we understand that they want to make sure that they do the best thing for their bodies. Below, we will try to help answer your questions and in turn, help steer you towards the right decision. Zirconia vs Titanium implants – Which is right for you?

Dental implant: Ceramic or Titanium?

Dental implant Ceramic or Titanium

Dr. med. dent. Christian Schubert has a video on the subject of “Ceramic or titanium implants. Which implant suits you?” With the permission of Dr. Schubert we publish the video as well as the editorially prepared text version of his contribution.

Zirconia Implants: Alternative in dental implantology w/ Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

Hot seat with Dr Sammy Noumbissi

If you watched Dr. GeorgiTopic: Zirconia ceramic implants: a viable alternative in dental implantology.
Hot Seat part 17- Dr. Omid Moghaddas with Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

Peri-Implantitis induced by Titanium Corrosion

If you watched Dr. Georgios Kotsakis’ lecture during the Pikos Symposium 2020 event last October 15-17 and you feel the need to to re-watch it; check out this video where Dr. Kotsakis goes in the hot-seat with Dr. Omid Moghaddas.

ZERAMEX Social Media Case by Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez, DMD, MS

Case by Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez

Check out this Social Media Case by Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez, DMD, MS | Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants featuring ZERAMEXT XT Ceramic Dental Implant

Side Effects of Dental Metal Implants: Impact on Human Health (Metal as a Risk Factor of Implantologic Treatment)

Dental implants are often made of titanium alloys. Implant therapy currently promises a good long-term result without impacting health; however, its success depends on many factors. In this article, the authors focus on the most common risk factors associated with metallic surgical implants.

Implant Tribune

Spotlight on ZERAMEX®XT for the month of April 2020