Zirconia Implants

Ceramics and zirconia are similar because they are both strong materials that are heat resistant, but zirconia is a bit more durable because it can hold up against powerful forces and movements in the mouth–like grinding or chewing.  

What Are the Benefits of Zirconia Implants?

Compared to metal implants, zirconia dental implants have a lot of benefits, including the durability of the material. 

1. Strength of Zirconia

As previously mentioned, one of the biggest benefits of zirconia dental implants is how strong the material is. Zirconia is comparable in strength to titanium implants with no expected loss of utility between the two materials. Due to the fact that we use our mouth and jaws for eating, it is important to have material in the mouth that can assist and complement the jaw muscles. 

2. The Color of Zirconia

The natural color of zirconia is white, similar to the natural color of tooth structure. As a result, Zirconia is the ideal material to use as an implant. Titanium is a less desirable option in this case because its silver color stands out from the rest of the teeth. Also, titanium often has a metallic taste because titanium corrodes. 

3. Assist with Plaque Buildup

It is imperative to remember the importance of dental hygiene, especially when introducing foreign objects into the mouth. If you have plaque build up in your mouth, the plaque can harden and become more difficult to manage. The smooth coating of zirconia makes it more difficult for plaque to attach to it and harden. It is also challenging for any bacteria to adhere to zirconia, which is beneficial for hygiene purposes. 

4. Healing Properties

Following any surgery, your body takes time to heal itself and recover. This is the same with dental surgery and implants. In many cases, most dental implant procedures led to a long healing process. It can take anywhere from six weeks to six months for the gums to heal. Using zirconia implants, the healing process does not take as long because the material does not conduct heat like metal materials do. Zirconia is also hypoallergenic, meaning that the material is naturally unlikely to cause an allergy or an allergic reaction. 

5. Resistant to Corrosion

Corrosion is the process of certain materials, such as metal or stone, damaging itself or something else due to a chemical reaction. With titanium implants, there is a possibility that the material will corrode in a moist environment, which is the mouth. However, because zirconia is not a metal and does not move to other parts of the body, it does not corrode. 

For more information about zirconia dental implants or to learn more about holistic dental strategies and services, visit Pure Holistic Dental today. Our dentistry focuses on holistic health and we specialize in non-metal dental material like zirconia crowns. At Pure Holistic Dental, we can schedule you an appointment as soon as possible and have you on the road to a happier and healthier smile.