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Are Ceramic Dental Implants the Right Choice for You?
Once you’ve decided to get dental implants to replace missing teeth, the next step is choosing the type of implant best suited to your needs. Traditional dental implants are made of titanium alloy, a metal proven to be highly effective in tooth replacement procedures. However, suppose you have a metal sensitivity or would prefer not to have metal in your mouth. In that case, ceramic dental implants offer a viable alternative to titanium for replacing missing teeth. At Dentiq Dental in Napier, Drs. Sundar Jagadeesan and Lisa Butler have many years of experience with dental implant procedures and can help you choose the type of implant best suited to your needs.
Ceramic vs. Titanium Implants: What’s the Difference?
Titanium implants have been used for years with great success in replacing missing teeth. They’re safe, durable, and highly resistant to fracture, providing long-lasting use. For people with metal sensitivity or other chronic health conditions, titanium implants may not be the best option as there’s a risk of allergic/immune reaction to the alloy. Another drawback is aesthetics, as the metal may show through the gum, detracting from your smile.
In contrast, ceramic dental implants are constructed of a material called zirconia which is entirely metal-free. Like titanium, zirconia is safe, resilient, and resistant to wear and tear, so your implants will give you years of quality use. Ceramic dental implants offer additional benefits as well, in the form of:
- No corrosion: ceramic implants are not affected by contact with oral bacteria or other dental materials..
- A lower affinity with plaque – harmful plaque finds less surface adhesion than with titanium implants.
- Biocompatible material- no risk of an allergic reaction or immune response.
Both titanium and zirconia implants come in two parts (the post and abutment), zirconia implants use a carbon fiber screw rather than metal. In general, implants offer a particularly stable base for your restoration and functionally counteract natural bone loss. In addition, the natural white hue of ceramics is an excellent basis for achieving excellent aesthetics. There is no risk of visible grey edges or the dark core of the implant showing through.
Zirconia is a highly biocompatible material that integrates well with your body. As such, it will form a strong bond with your jawbone to keep your implant firmly in place. You don’t need to worry about your new teeth ever coming loose when you laugh, talk or chew. For you the patient, this means chewing without being cautious and smiling without feeling self-conscious.
If you’re replacing teeth that are highly visible when you smile, ceramic implants will give you great aesthetic appeal as their natural white colour won’t show through your gums.
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Are Ceramic Dental Implants the Right Choice for You?
When making dental implant choices, consider your dental needs, budget, personal preference, and lifestyle. If you have metal sensitivity, thin gums, or don’t want a mouth full of metal, ceramic dental implants make a viable tooth replacement alternative that doesn’t compromise on quality. Ceramic dental implants will restore the health and beauty of your teeth so you can smile and enjoy life with confidence and ease.
Visit Dentiq Dental for the Dental Implants You Need
Your smile is priceless! By working closely with Dr Sundar and Dr Lisa from Dentiq Dental in Napier, you can make wise implant decisions that will give you the healthy and radiant smile of your dreams. To learn more about ceramic dental implants, call us today at 06 880 6161.
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Dr. Sundar Jagadeesan received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 2002 from the TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India. He completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Oral implantology in 2007 from the Manipal University, Manipal India. In 2008 he decided to move permanently to Aotearoa, New Zealand. And since then, he has been in private practice in different parts of the country, from West Coast to Waikato and now in Hawkes Bay.In 2015 Dr. Sundar embarked on a journey of learning at the world-renowned Kois Center in Seattle, USA. Here he learnt under the tutelage of Dr John C Kois, DMD MSD. The Kois Center is the only continuing education program in the world conducting and publishing independent research. Every course is updated each year based on new scientific evidence. Dr. Sundar continues his learning at the Kois Center each year to bring the best evidence-based dentistry to Hawkes Bay.
Dr. Sundar and his family have been living in Hawkes Bay since 2012 and love the area. The family is complete with their beloved golden retriever, Maple. Dr. Sundar’s family’s love for Hawkes Bay resulted in his parents and siblings moving to sunny Hawkes Bay too.
He is delighted to meet you as you visit Dentiq, your first step towards better oral and overall health.