{"id":901,"date":"2019-01-25T12:40:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T17:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2019-01-25T12:47:04","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T17:47:04","slug":"request-titanium-zirconia-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/request-titanium-zirconia-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you request titanium or zirconia dental implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need dental implants, should you request titanium or\nzirconia implants? Consider a few facts about your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Titanium Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first titanium dental implant was placed in 1965. Since that time, there has been extensive research on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"titanium implants for their efficacy and biocompatibility (opens in a new tab)\">titanium implants for their efficacy and biocompatibility<\/a>. Titanium is also commonly used for joint and bone replacement throughout the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the desire to receive metal-free treatment is motivating\nyour search for alternatives to titanium implants, give consideration to the\nreasons you really want non-metal dental implants. Certain metals are essential\nfor human life, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Calcium<\/li><li>Colbalt<\/li><li>Copper<\/li><li>Iron<\/li><li>Magnesium<\/li><li>Manganese<\/li><li>Zinc<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although titanium isn\u2019t essential for life, it has proven to\nbe biocompatible with human oral tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A study published in the September 2018 issue of Clinical\nOral Investigations shows that the success of dental implants is largely\ndependent on professional maintenance and practicing excellent oral hygiene at\nhome. Patients who received follow-up care every three months after initial\nplacement of an implant showed minimal signs of inflammation around the implant\nwithin the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about Zirconia\nImplants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zirconia implants were first used in 2005. In 2011, they\nwere approved by the FDA for use in the USA. Zirconia, or zirconium dioxide, is\na high-strength ceramic. Its recent introduction into implantology means that\nless research is available than with titanium implants. Additionally, since the\ntechnology is relatively new, fewer dentists and oral surgeons place zirconia\ndental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zirconium implants are white, so over time, they are more aesthetically pleasing than titanium, which can show through as a dark line at the gumline. Even if you choose titanium, a skilled cosmetic dentist will ensure you receive natural-looking results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Titanium\nand Zirconia Compare for Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 2016 study published in Clinical Oral Investigations\ncompared zirconia and titanium implants. Plaque index (PI), gingival (gum\ntissue) index (PD), probing depth (PD), and bleeding on probing &nbsp;(BOP) were examined in dental implants that\nhad been integrated with the bone for at least 1.2 years, but on average 2.2\nyears. GI, PD, and BOP were higher around dental implants than around natural\nteeth. But no significant difference was found between zirconia and titanium\nimplants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/zirconia-dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of five dental implant screws. On both the left and right side is a single titanium implant, and three zirconia implants are between them.\" data-id=\"904\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/zirconia-dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts\/\" class=\"wp-image-904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/zirconia-dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/zirconia-dental-implants-lowell-massachusetts-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><figcaption>Titanium (metal) and zirconia (white) dental implants<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You\nDo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Schedule consultations      with at least two skilled implant dentists to discuss your concerns. At      least one of the dentists should have extensive experience with zirconia      implants\u2014or partner with an oral surgeon who has the experience.<\/li><li>If you think you have      metal allergies or sensitivities, schedule an appointment with an      allergist to find out if titanium will present any issues.<\/li><li>Depending on the number of      teeth you\u2019re replacing with dental implants, the implants will be restored      with dental crowns or dentures. Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-crowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cosmetic dentist to provide      lifelike crowns (opens in a new tab)\">cosmetic dentist to provide      lifelike crowns<\/a> or dentures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lowell, MA accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Szarek (opens in a new tab)\">Lowell, MA accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Szarek<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you need dental implants, should you request titanium or zirconia implants? Consider a few facts about your options. Titanium Dental Implants The first titanium dental implant was placed in 1965. Since that time, there has been extensive research on titanium implants for their efficacy and biocompatibility. 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