DentaltownUK May 2017 - 21
by Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Dr. Saurabh Gupta of Bangalore, India, holds a master's degree in
oral and maxillofacial surgery and has been in surgical practice
since 2014. He is trained in multiple allied surgical disciplines,
including implantology and laser dentistry, and also is involved in
cosmetic dentistry including smile design. His papers have been
published in national and international journals and magazines,
while he also serves as an editorial board member of such
publications. In addition, Gupta works as a medical academic
writer and research scientist.
Titanium Versus
Zirconia Implants
Some patients prefer metal-free options, but for some indications,
one material is more likely to cause problems
Ceramic implants offer a distinctive aesthetic solution for patients with specific needs, such
as a thin gingiva biotype, or for those who request metal-free alternatives. There have been no
reports thus far of metal reaction or allergy related to titanium dental implants; in comparison,
approximately 5 percent of patients have reported allergic reaction to nickel. However, some
patients are either allergic or sensitive to other metals, or express concern about having any
metals inside their bodies.1
To assuage these concerns and to provide implant options for these dental patients, many
firms offer "metal-free" implants that use zirconium, a metal that's one line below titanium in
the periodic table. The zirconium oxide used for dental applications isn't actually pure ZrO2;
there are traces of another element, hafnium (Hf), and its oxide is combined with yttrium to
enhance its properties. This yields a white opaque product that is labeled as a ceramic, although
there are metallic atoms in the material.2 The material is hard and strong and is also used to
make bridges and crowns. While searching for alternate implant materials, it was found that
zirconia also bonded to bone just like titanium.
Here's what you should know while deciding between zirconia and titanium dental implants:
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DentaltownUK May 2017
On Dentaltown.com
Mike Gow Editorial
Meet the Team
Howard Speaks
Dental Aid Network
Titanium vs. Zirconia Implants
NASDAL Goodwill
Golden Nuggets
Orthodontist Case Study
Poll—Pediatric Dentistry
Technology: The True Foundation of Your Practice
Continuing Education
Timeout: Chris Barrow
Progressive Bites
Walt Disney's Hollywood Smiles
Dental Imaging: Elaine Halley
MANAGING SYSTEMIC DISORDER: STEPHEN HUDSON
The Art of Diagnosis in Endodontics
MESSAGE BOARD: 2nd Distal Root on 36
Social Media Fails
Operation Smile
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURGERY— HOME AND AWAY
Lifestyle Section
History of Dentistry
Student Section
Wish List
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - On Dentaltown.com
DentaltownUK May 2017 - Mike Gow Editorial
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Meet the Team
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Howard Speaks
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Dental Aid Network
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Titanium vs. Zirconia Implants
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - NASDAL Goodwill
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Golden Nuggets
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Orthodontist Case Study
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Poll—Pediatric Dentistry
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Technology: The True Foundation of Your Practice
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Continuing Education
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Timeout: Chris Barrow
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Progressive Bites
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Walt Disney's Hollywood Smiles
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Dental Imaging: Elaine Halley
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - MANAGING SYSTEMIC DISORDER: STEPHEN HUDSON
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - The Art of Diagnosis in Endodontics
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - 73
DentaltownUK May 2017 - MESSAGE BOARD: 2nd Distal Root on 36
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Social Media Fails
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Operation Smile
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURGERY— HOME AND AWAY
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Lifestyle Section
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - History of Dentistry
DentaltownUK May 2017 - Student Section
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DentaltownUK May 2017 - Wish List
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