Reasons you should avoid metal implants and choose ceramic zirconia
Patients worldwide are becoming increasingly aware of the materials that are going into their bodies for medical purposes. Because of this, many are asking questions like never before to be educated on exactly what materials are being used for treatments. In dentistry, biocompatible materials are becoming very popular since avoiding metals in treatments has proven beneficial to patients’ overall health. If you are in or around Carlsbad, California, and are seeking a holistic dentist that only uses biocompatible materials, the dental practice of Dr. Fallah is the place to be.
One treatment that is seeing a shift from metals is that of dental implants. Titanium has long been accepted as the standard for implants, but that is now beginning to shift toward the non-metallic material ceramic zirconia. Here’s why.
Ceramic zirconia vs. titanium dental implants
Thanks to increasing awareness about what is going into our bodies during dental procedures and the impact these materials can have, zirconia implants are gaining ground on their titanium counterparts. Ceramic zirconia is less reactive and one of the most esthetic and bio compatible materials available to dentists. We have combined the Oxygen-Ozone therapy and Platelet Rich Fibrin protocol with our SDS Zirconia Implant protocol. Our specific protocol along with our very strong SDS Implants have resulted in a very high success rate of 99%.
Benefits of zirconia over titanium
When comparing the two materials, zirconia holds several advantages over titanium implants. Titanium can cause discoloration to show through the gums, while zirconia is tooth-colored. Additionally, when looking at how the body handles these two materials, some patients have metal allergies and may not know it. This could cause the implant process to fail with titanium implants.
Furthermore, studies have shown that plaque has a harder time forming around zirconia, which is also excellent at resisting corrosion. Finally, zirconia is a poor electrical and thermal conductor, meaning that there is no need to worry about any galvanic effects with this form of implant.
If you are interested in learning more about zirconia dental implants, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Fallah by calling (760) 730-1600 today.
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