Metal-Free (Zirconia) Dental Implants
Zirconia (metal-free) dental implants are here! Zirconia implants have been used in Europe for years, and they are now available in the United States. Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Manhattan now offers absolute metal-free teeth replacement solutions using metal-free dental implant technology.
What are Metal-free dental implants?
Metal-free (also known as Zirconia implants or all-ceramic implants) are one of the best materials available today for dental reconstructions. Zirconia is a lightweight metal, that is incredibly strong – and resistent to bending, making it an ideal material for dental implants. Its bright-white, tooth-like color makes it all the more suitable for tooth replacement.
Zirconia has many advantages over other dental implants materials. Among the advantages of Zirconia Implants are that it’s:
- A naturally-occuring material
- Absolutely Metal-free
- Highly aesthetic, due to its white tooth-like color
- Proven to be more hygienic than metal options
- Extremely strong
- Biocompatible (does not cause allergies)
- Readily accepted and integrated by the surrounding bone, leading to successful implants, and permanent stability of teeth.
In fact, Zirconia bridges have proven to be stable even after 50 years of biting and chewing!
What do Metal-free dental implants look like?
Here are some of our metal-free restorations using all-white Zirconia implants.
Zirconia dental implant to replace a front tooth
An all-white Zirconia dental implant used to replace a front tooth can make the restoration even whiter, as no metal is used beneath the crown.
When the gums have receded around old bridges, leaving a dark edge visible around the crowns, metal-free Zirconia implants eliminate the use of metal, and therefore eliminate the dark edge, leaving a bright white, natural looking smile.
Many patients have a missing tooth, but otherwise their teeth are healthy. They may opt for metal-free dental implants which are a natural, holistic approach to replacing missing teeth.
To learn more about Zirconia dental implants, or to find out if metal-free implants are right for you, please come in for a personal consultation. Scheduling is easy – give us a call, or request a consultation online – we look forward to meeting you, and creating your individualized, comprehensive treatment plan.
Dr. Richard Nejat, DDS
Dr. Richard Nejat is a board-certified periodontist offering leading-edge dental implant placement and gum surgery techniques. Dr. Nejat has completed many years of advanced training at highly recognized medical institutions and is a member of numerous leading professional organizations. Recognized as a foremost New York dental implants provider, Dr. Richard Nejat is frequently invited to lecture at professional seminars and symposiums. Dr. Nejat has been practicing since 1997.
Dr. Nejat is a member of the American Board of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, Northeastern Society of Periodontists, New Jersey Society of Periodontists, New York Dental Society, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists.