Metal-Free Implants Made of Zirconium Oxide

The demands of sensitive patients regarding the tolerability of their restorations are steadily increasing. Numerous studies have examined the allergenic properties of many materials used in conventional prosthetics.

Metal-free ceramics such as zirconium oxide have long since become the material of choice in many areas of dental prosthetics for long-term, aesthetically demanding restorations.

The use of zirconium oxide in implantology itself is relatively new. Due to mechanical properties such as high flexural strength and dimensional stability, zirconium oxide is increasingly being used for implants as well.

Zirconium oxide implants are completely metal-free and offer an alternative to titanium implants, particularly for patients with immunological sensitivities or metal and radiation sensitivity. A new generation of zirconium oxide ceramic implants promises even more sophisticated aesthetic results.