Reasons to Use Ceramic Zirconia over Titanium Dental Implants

1. Reasons to Use Ceramic Zirconia
over Titanium Dental Implants
By: Azadeh Khajavi

2. Reasons to Use Ceramic Zirconia over Titanium
Dental Implants
A dentist and oral implantologist working with Excellence Dental in San Diego, Azadeh ‘Amy’
Khajavi focuses her practice on holistic dentistry. One of the procedures Dr. Azadeh Khajavi
provides is ceramic zirconia dental implants.

3. Reasons to Use Ceramic Zirconia over Titanium
Dental Implants
There are many reasons ceramic zirconia dental implants are preferred over titanium implants. The
first is ease of placement. Unlike titanium implants that are made up of two parts – an abutment
and an implant – ceramic zirconia implants combine both elements into one piece. That means
dentists are able to place them more easily, reducing patient office visits. The design also benefits
the gums since there is no gap between two parts as with titanium implants, hence no area where
bacteria can flourish.

4. Reasons to Use Ceramic Zirconia over Titanium
Dental Implants
Another reason is that ceramic implants are non-corrosive. Titanium, as well as other metal
implants, can corrode leading to periprosthetic bone loss and implant failure. Ceramic implants do
not corrode and are highly resistant to high temperatures.

5. Reasons to Use Ceramic Zirconia over Titanium
Dental Implants
Ceramic zirconia is also hypoallergenic, meaning it is not likely to cause allergic reactions in
patients. In addition, its white color is almost indistinguishable from other tooth roots, helping to
give patients a beautiful smile.