Bioceramic Dental Implants

METAL-FREE CERAMIC IMPLANTS

Are you looking for safe alternative to metal dental implants?

A dental implant is a device that is placed in the bone to replace a missing tooth. The bone then grows around the implant, “locking” it in to secure it in a process called osseointegration. Once the implant is firm, it can be restored with a crown, bridge, or used to snap in a denture.

Most modern dental implants are made of either titanium (metal) or a bioceramic material. The doctors at Integrative Dental Solutions offer bioceramic dental implants, a non-metal alternative that acts and looks just like a natural, healthy tooth. Our bioceramic implants are made of zirconia, which has been proven to be both high-strength and friendly to the bone and gum tissues. Osseointegration of a zirconia implant is comparable to that of a titanium implant, but without the metal components.

Zirconia Dental Implants

The Consequences of Missing Teeth

Missing teeth can significantly impact your quality of life. It can make eating and chewing more difficult, and cause a shifting of teeth that can affect your bite. It can also lead to bone loss and resorption that can make your face sag or droop. Depending on the location of the missing tooth, you may also feel self-conscious about you’re appearance.

A State-of-the-Art, Natural Solution

For the majority of healthy individuals, dental implants are the ideal solution for missing teeth. A ceramic implant closely mimics a natural tooth, preserving the bone tissue and allowing you to talk, chew, swallow, brush and floss as you normally would. Additionally, unlike a dental bridge, an implant doesn’t require any cutting of adjacent teeth, so you can preserve healthy teeth.

Over the past decade, zirconia has become the material of choice for healthy tooth replacement. Zirconia dental implants provide patients with a safe, high-performance, biocompatible, aesthetically-pleasing alternative to traditional metal titanium implants. There is also less plaque and bacteria build-up around zirconia than other materials, allowing for a healthier soft tissue response and less inflammation. The naturally white color of zirconia effortlessly integrates with existing teeth to enhance your smile.

The Anatomy of Dental Implants

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Z-Systems Ceramic Implants

Pioneers in the Industry

Dr. Holinbeck of Integrative Dental Solutions received a comprehensive hands-on training for the surgical placement and restoration of zirconia implants in 2016.

Dr. Holinbeck uses Z-Systems implants, a Swiss-made and FDA-approved system designed to achieve maximum functional and esthetic performance. Z-Systems helped pioneer the use of zirconia in dentistry.

Fact: Zirconia is NOT metal. Zirconium is metal, but when zirconium is oxidized, it becomes zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) aka zirconia, which is a non-metal. Zirconia is a ceramic.

The following are photos of an implant placed and crowned by Dr. Holinbeck at Integrative Dental Solutions.

Ready to Learn More?

For more information on bioceramic implants, including benefits, risks and the process of getting one, read Dr. Holinbeck’s article, Dental Implants: The Basics.

To find out if you’re an ideal candidate for ceramic dental implants, contact us.

Benefits of Bioceramic Implants

Superior Esthetics
Zirconia is naturally white in color, so there’s no gray line by the gums.
More Hygienic
Zirconia boasts less plaque/bacteria build-up than titanium.
Preserves Bone
So the face doesn’t “sink in” after a tooth is lost.
Saves Teeth
There is a decreased risk of losing additional teeth if you’re able to avoid using an adjacent tooth as an abutment for a bridge.
Strong and Durable
Enjoy the ability to eat, brush, floss and talk just as with a natural tooth.
No Long-term Maintenance
There’s no long-term need for removable flippers or partials.
Biocompatible and Hypoallergenic
Bioceramic dental implants are made from a naturally occurring material with no thermal or electric conductivity.
Comparable Osseointegration
The implant “locks in” and is easily integrated by the surrounding bone.

Did You Know?

It’s More Common Than You Think
In the United States, over 70% of the population is missing at least one tooth.
The Concept Of Dental Implants Is Not New
The first record of an implant dates back 4,000 years ago to when the ancient Chinese attempted to replace teeth by driving bamboo sticks into the bone.
A Pricey Solution
In 1809, the first “modern” dental implant was made of gold.
A Bridge May Fail
The three-unit fixed bridge to replace missing teeth can fail because of decay under the bridge. Having root canal therapy in the anchor teeth make them more likely to fail.
Have You Had A Root Canal?
The most common reason for single tooth loss is endodontic (root canal) failure or fracture.