It is an artificial tooth root, which is placed in the jawbone and produced from zirconium oxide in order to better imitate natural teeth.
It is an artificial tooth root, which is placed in the jawbone and produced from zirconium oxide in order to better imitate natural teeth. Jawbone; It is located just below the gum. These small screws are surgically applied to the jawbone and act as a frame or metal post to support the prosthesis to be placed on it.
The structure of zirconia is different from all previous forms of ceramic restorations used in dentistry. When its durability is compared with the titanium implant, its hardness and fracture resistance come to the fore. In the field of dental aesthetics, it is frequently used in the treatment of missing teeth due to its strength and similarity to the original tooth tissue.
Both materials are among the materials frequently used in dental implant treatment. Researches show that zirconium is a biocompatible material like titanium and its stability is quite good.
One of the differences between the two materials is their color. Titanium, unlike zirconium, is silver in color. Zirconium is white in color. Considering these colors, it is understood that zirconium offers a more aesthetic appearance than titanium. Especially in people with thin gums; The color of the titanium used may appear under the gingiva and cause problems in the ideal smile aesthetic design.
Zirconium implant does not show any allergic reaction or incompatibility as confirmed by clinical tests; however, titanium caused an allergic reaction in 4% of the patients, as seen in studies. Although it is very low in people with skin sensitivity, allergies and immune system, an allergy to titanium can be observed. For this reason, zirconium has been the first choice of patients who want to avoid risk, even if it is very low.
Both zirconium and titanium are resistant to corrosion; However, titanium is not as resistant to abrasion as zirconium.
Titanium has a longer fatigue life than zirconium. Therefore, titanium implants have a longer life.
There is no metal in ceramic implants reinforced with zirconium. This material, which is used in dentistry, is particularly known for its tissue friendliness. Ceramic implants, also known as metal-free porcelain, do not pose any threat to your health.
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