Ceramic implants and restorations used in place of titanium and metal alloys, for patients who prefer or require metal-free dental work.
Zirconia is a tooth-coloured ceramic used for implants, crowns, bridges and fillings as an alternative to titanium implants and metal-based restorations. Patients choose it to avoid metal in the body, to prevent galvanic and immune reactions, or for appearance, since no grey margin shows at the gum line. Not every case is suitable for a ceramic implant, so clinics that offer both materials can advise on the trade-offs.