Many people in Franklin, Tennessee, have become interested in learning more about the benefits of holistic dentistry and tooth replacement.

The Difference Between Zirconia Implants and Titanium Implants

While titanium implants are popular, many people don’t want metal in their mouths, and a small percentage of patients are truly allergic to titanium. Others wish for the more natural look that they feel they get with zirconia implants. 

One study noted that titanium implants could cause a reaction in people with autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and diabetes. 

For patients with autoimmune diseases, zirconia implants are a safer option. If someone gets a titanium implant and later develops complications, they can lose it or experience systemic health complications.

The Benefits of Zirconia Implants

There are many benefits to having zirconia implants, and they rival the benefits of titanium implants. 

• Zirconia implants are white, so they don’t have the dark gray tints that occur with titanium implants. 
• Zirconia implants are as strong and durable as titanium while eliminating many of the well-known risks of metal implants.
• Zirconia implants are an excellent option for people who don’t want metal in their bodies.
• For people with allergies to titanium, zirconia implants offer the ideal solution. 
• These implants are highly corrosion-resistant. 
• Zirconia implants have a much lower affinity with plaque than titanium implants. 
• Zirconia is more biocompatible than titanium with human tissue. 
• Biocompatibility leads to lower bacterial accumulation, infection rates, and inflammation. 

Because zirconia is bioinert, it can’t corrode and migrate to other parts of the body like titanium can. 

The process where an implant fuses with the jawbone where it’s placed is called osseointegration. It’s important that the implant fully fuses with the bones of the jaw, or the implant will become unstable. Eventually, this implant will fail. Zirconia can firmly integrate with the jawbone just as well as titanium. 

Because titanium is a dark gray metal, it can sometimes be seen through the gum line, creating an undesirable and aesthetically displeasing effect. With zirconia implants, you can avoid this scenario because zirconia is white, so if it shows through the gums, it will look completely natural. 

Actual Patients Results

Kathy

Issue: Long term breakdown of oral health had resulted in a smile she was not confident with anymore.  Multiple missing, broken, and infected teeth were present, creating a situation that did not make sense from a risk or financial perspective to rebuild from while keeping natural teeth.

Solution: All remaining teeth were removed and an All-On-X approach was used to restore the upper teeth with a zirconia hybrid attached to six implants.  An overdenture attached to two implants in the canine positions was used to replace the lower teeth.  This option resulted in the combination of a non-removable upper prosthesis and a more economical removable lower overdenture, allowing her to create the smile and confidence she wanted while remaining within her budget.

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A Ceramic Implant Solution and Holistic Tooth Replacement Franklin Tennessee

Visit Drs. Ryan Jones and Caleb Estes, and the talented team at Nashville Restorative Dentistry in Franklin, Tennessee, to learn more about holistic tooth replacement. You can connect with us online or call us today at (615) 640-8494 .

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