Ceramic Implants

WHAT IS DENTAL IMPLANT?

Whenever there is a missing tooth in the jaw (other than wisdom teeth), the rest of the body is forced to compensate and sacrifice to attempt to re-balance the tipped equilibrium. One of the options to restore missing teeth, the natural balance and harmony of the body, is a dental implant.

Dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone to mimic and replace the root portion of a missing tooth. An implant crown is then cemented on top of it to restore the chewing function. This method does not involve adjacent teeth, meaning no grinding away of natural tooth structure, and you can floss and brush around the implant just like a natural tooth.

However, not all implants are made the same. At Seattle Dental Care – Biological Dental Care, we select implant systems based on material, biocompatibility, immunological compatibility, and design to ensure our patients receive the best care.

WHY ZIRCONIA?

The implant we use is made out of zirconia, a material that is highly biocompatible. Unlike titanium implants, zirconia implants do not cause problems such as oral galvanism, electrochemical corrosion, or inflammatory reactions. Additionally, titanium implants do not truly “integrate” with the bone. They attach to the jawbone via sclerosis due to the reaction they create at the insertion site. Zirconia implants, on the other hand, integrate with the bone in a healthy, normal manner.

Immunological Compatibility

Titanium implants can corrode and release metal ions over time, leading to an immune reaction and peri-implantitis. Zirconia, being pure ceramic, does not induce such reactions.