Working with Zirconia Implants Requires a Different Approach

Abstract

The use of ceramic implants has been on the rise in recent years. More and more dental clinicians add this option in their therapy concepts. Also, more and more implant companies add this kind implants to their product portfolio. As mean reason, the growing demand from patients for metal-free restorations can be identified. However, applying zirconia implants is surely not identical to the manipulation of titanium implants. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that practitioners are well informed and decently trained before starting to use these implants. This article gives an overview on the main differences between the 2 types of implants.