Dental Implant Materials: Zirconia vs. Titanium – Which is Right for You?

Too many options for dental implants materials?? It is important to choose according to the goal of the implant and the location of the missing tooth in addition to the budget you have.

In this article, you’ll have a clear comparison between the two main types of dental implants and the characteristics of both materials to make up your choice.

Types of Dental Implants Materials

Whether you have a single missing tooth or couple of missing teeth, or if all your teeth have fallen off, dental implants is the right option for you and here are the two main and most requested types:

First: Zirconia Dental Implants

Zirconia is a great choice especially if you have front missing teeth, it is aesthetically natural with a great endurance, and it is the safest choice for people who have metal sensitivity

Pros of Zirconia Implants:

• Attractive aesthetics which gives a natural look
• Excellent compatibility with the jawbone and human tissues
• Lower bacteria attraction than other types of implants
• Strong and resistant to breakage or a strong bite force
• They do not corrode or wear out easily

Cons of Zirconia Implants:

• Zirconia Implants are more prone to deteriorate or crack
• It comes in the form of one piece which elemenates the choices of correction afterwards
• You can’t grind on the implant to fix its location or size or else it will break

Second: Titanium Dental Implants

The most common type of dental implant due to many reasons, it is not a 100% titanium but an alloy, and it is more flexible to work with in addition to many other advantages.

Pros of Titanium Implants:

• A great strength and support that lasts for a very long time
• It comes in two pieces meaning you can modify during the process
• An excellent compatibility with the jawbone and gum tissues
• Super-strong and resistant to breakage or cracking
• They do not corrode or wear out easily

Cons of Titanium Implants:

• It is not allowed for people with metal sensitivity
• It can leave metal prints on the gum overtime with poor maintenance 
• It is not recommended for people with autoimmune diseases

Time for a new YOU! Get rid of those annoying voids and be proud of your natural complete smile forever! Choose Turkey Luxury Clinics for Dental Implants and let's start this aesthetic journey now!

Comparison Between Dental Implants Materials

Now that you have a clear idea of each type of dental implants alongside the pros and cons, here are the top questions you need to ask in order to choose right:

Which Dental Implant materials last longer?

Both Titanium and Zirconia are durable and last for a long time if maintained perfectly, they are expected to last for at least 25 - 30 years!

Which dental Implant Material looks more appealing?

Because Zirconia is a type or ceramic which can be colored easily, it is preferable and gives a natural look and shininess

Which option is safer?

Both options are safe if you have no allergies, but many people choose Zirconia implants as they would never react with any metal inside the body.

Here is a summary of Zirconia Vs titanium dental implants, which one is right for you??

How to choose the best dental implant material for you?

It is not just about what you desire, there are many factors that contribute to making your choice, these factors include:



Location of the Implant

Are you missing a tooth in the font of your mouth? Or is it inside hidden between other teeth? Many people with missing front teeth prefere zirconia implants for their beautiful natural appearance.

Your Aesthetic Preferences

Are you looking to have a full smile with super-white natural teeth or you don’t mind if it is a shiny white? Zirconia implants are preferred for their natural look in usual.

Your eExpectations

It is all about your realistic expectations and the goal of the dental implants process, is it the aesthetic look or are you looking for more functionality? While zirconia is preferred for the natural look, titanium has better endurance.

Consultation is the key! Get your FREE ONLINE appointment now and let’s discuss your choices

Longevity Preferences

Although zirconia implants have great resistance and strong endurance, titanium implants are well-known and tested over and over to withstand all kinds of strong bite forces.

Your Health Condition

Your health condition or any uncontrolled diseases play a key role in determining which material to go with:

• Bite force titanium is a better option if you know you can break the zirconia implants

• Teeth grinding especially if not controlled then it can break the zirconia surface easily

• Gum recession can make your titanium implants appear darker, therefore zirconia is a better solution

Bone health

Titanium have shown great results and compatibility in different types of bone densities or even gum problems

Your budget

Zirconia Implants is overall a more expensive choice than the titanium implants.

Count on our doctors to advise you on the ideal dental implants materials that work best for you! Reach out to Turkey Luxury Clinics and let’s start the process today!

Trust Turkey Luxury Clinics for Convenient Dental Implants

It might appear overwhelming to choose the perfect type of dental implant materials, but with our doctor's assistance you have nothing to worry about anymore!

We are highly dedicated and super-qualified to give you the ideal consultation and reach an agreement about the type of materials which align with your goals and expectations.

Over +1000 clients yearly are satisfied with their new full smile and you can be the next one! Give us a call and let’s meet up!

Copyrights ® Turkey Luxury Clinics

Resources

• National Institute of Health
• Science Direct