Ceramic Implants

What are ceramic implants?  Dental implants are one possible form of restoration when there is tooth loss and replacement is necessary. A dental implant is a surgical element that affixes within the jaw in order to provide a stable support for a dental prosthesis (e.g., a crown). Ceramic implants are metal-free dental implants crafted from ceramic zirconia dioxide.22,23  What are the benefits of ceramic implants?  Here are some reasons why Dr. Dickerson and our patients prefer ceramic to metal implants: Photo credit: Swiss Dental Solutions Are ceramic implants better than titanium implants?  While there are advantages and disadvantages to both ceramic and titanium implants, the potentially harmful implications of titanium on whole-body health have led our practitioners to favor ceramic implants. However, each person’s biological composition is uniquely different. Thus, the decision to use titanium vs. ceramic implants should be ...