What’s the Best zirconia/ceramic Dental Implant?
What’s the Best zirconia/ceramic Dental Implant?
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Inese B. 1pc or 2? Which tooth?!
No such thing…it all depends on WHO is placing it
Steven G. and who is restoring it. Lab and clinician
Agreed
Steven G. thank you! I’m in the process of getting an implant on tooth #13 but undecided on which one. Oral surgeon only has Nobel Active and Strauman and said he will place Nobel Active bc it #13 🤷🏽♀️ and said zirconia have a higher failure rate 🤷🏽♀️ then I saw a biological dentist and she said she only places ceramic but I never asked her what brand I just assumed it was only one 🤦🏽♀️
Rilis R. other considerations: how are your gums, bone, spacing, teeth around it (are they straight or angled?)
Also, is the oral surgeon suggesting one piece or 2? I would feel much more comfortable w zirconia on #13 (versus my situation #19 Straumann😬).
Mia C. awww gotcha I’m understanding now and makes sense. My gums are in perfect health 🙏🏽 the reason for an implant is bc I had a failed rootcanal with a chronic infection I wasn’t aware about 😩 until one day the crown fell with some of the tooth itself! All of my teeth are pretty straight, never wore braces!Both Oral surgeon and biological dentist recommended extraction. A bone graft was also recommended, I was told it was a one piece for either titanium and ceramic!
Rilis R. sounds painful. Root canal drilled too far? That stinks.
I got my graft at time of extraction. I’d say you’re in good hands! I would love to know
Why he didn’t suggest Straumann in your case 😬…
Mia C. hmmm when I asked the oral surgeon he said he only uses Strauman and Nobel. He said bc of location #13 the Nobel Active was the best for me 🤷🏽♀️. To be honest I had no idea I had an infection, no pain or discomfort whatsoever! Except constant headaches and now I know why. I’m glad that crown fell off 🙏🏽 bc I would of never known and would of caused all sorts of symptoms even go systemic 😱and yes I believe the rootcanal was drilled too deep! It sure looked like it on the x-ray. And of course the dentist that did it would never take fault for that 😡🤦🏽♀️ I’m also thankful that it didn’t effect any of my nerves or sinus 🙏🏽 but need to decided ASAP. On what I want get. Titanium or ceramics by a biological dentist
Steven G. Zeramex USA has similar success rate to titanium. You’re doctor is addicted tot titanium!!
Zirconia! They are absolutely stunning! 💗🙏💯🥰
Angel Ann-Marie V. zirconia
Michael F. 😉 good catch. Big difference between Zirconia* and Zirconium*.
Why do words gotta be like that?!
Mia C. 😉
two biological dentists I’ve been seeing use
Z systems
I also agree that a huge factor is the expertise and experience with placing the implants.
Diana D. what I want to know is, are there different brands of Zirconium? One better than others! I will be calling the Biological dentist on Monday and will now ask what brand she uses!
Rilis R. yes definitely ask the brand. There are different brands of zirconia implants. Zirconia has been approved by FDA since 2011. Z systems is the ceramic and zirconia implant. The way my dentist explained is that he felt z systems had the longest duration of studies, but all ceramic implants are not around as long as titanium and the percentage of randomized clinical trials is less because of that.
I would always choose metal free for myself because I’m so sensitive and allergic. I haven’t tried any implants yet because I’m trying to gather research on what would work best 1 piece or 2 piece.
Straumann partnered with z systems for some distributors in 2018
https://zsystems.com/en/doctors/z-publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23965893/ research efficacy of ceramic implants
Diana D. z systems has been in the USA longer than others. They definitely
Don’t have the most studies. @zeramex was founded with science!
Michael F. are there major differences between z systems and zeramex? Thanks for sharing this information with me. I can never be certain which company has the most efficacy or has provided the dental office with trainings etc. I want to get the most information before I place any implants. I have autoimmunity issues and terrified I’m going to make the wrong decision.
Diana D. yes. There are major design differences.
Michael F. where can I find more information?
Diana D. want to schedule a phone call… I’m happy to help
http://Www.calendly.com/emerginnova
Full stop. I am the Zeramex rep – but also The Ceramic Implant Guy
Michael F. thank you!
Michael F. can you explain what is used in zirconia and zirconium arches. I’d there a lot of metal in it? If so, which metals?
If you have a dentist you like use the Zr that they like best
Steven G. no I don’t. I literally just goggled Biological dentist and that’s who I saw! There’s not many in my area! The oral surgeon I saw was recommended by the dentist I just fired 😂😂😂🤷🏽♀️
Thank you everyone! I have some serious decisions to make 🙏🏽
Are Zirconia/ceramic Dental Implant better than Titanium dental implant?
Emenike C. in biologic compatibility and esthetics yes. They also have favorable soft tissue results
Titanium are better
Jesus E. why?
Michael F. they are more compatible with the bone than zirconia, the zirconia implants are a relatively new product, they haven’t been studied as much as the titanium ones.
Jesus E. Which study says that bone integrates better with titanium?
In many Iti articles zirconia implants tend to fracture.
Jesus E. Your first statement was regarding bone integrates better with titanium. – this is false and you can not find a study that shows that. In a systematic review of 37 articles that reference both hard and soft tissue comparisons of zirconia and titanium – Conclusions: Zirconia and titanium implants demonstrate a similar soft and hard tissue integration capacity
Jesus E. This is outdated. Ceramic implants of 30 years ago DID fracture -they were aluminum oxide, they were one piece, and they were pressed powder. Modern Zirconia implants are now 2piece, screw retained and eliminate the lateral forces. Modern ceramic implants are made of ZIRCONIA and the process of manufacturing Bio-HIP zirconia eliminates the risk of fracture.
Jesus E. Dont take my word for it… Here is what Straumann says –
Michael F. I said that you have to search those articles in the ITI study club they have a lot of articles when they study the oseointegration with the bone, zirconia implants have many fails with integration in the past and fractures, the only thing good with zirconia is that is a good material to control the bacterias but they don’t have enough studies about the durability . It’s a hard material that doesn’t have flexibility cuz the material is so hard the same thing with the abutments of zirconia.
Jesus E. Well. As a manufacturer of ZIRCONIA IMPLANTS – We don’t see fractures as a common issue as you suggest. And we have a success rate of integration comparable to titanium. AGAIN – Read the website from STRAUMANN”The worlds’ largest titanium implant company’ – 97.5% success and STONGER THAN TITANIUM. Both of your points, directly contradicted in one paragraph by Straumann…
Sharing it again for you reading
The more compatible implants are of titanium IV zirconia implants are new and they don’t have enough studies .. titanium are very compatible with the bone
Jesus E. False.
The bio dentist I went to recommended ceraroot
Angela Loyd K. one piece or 2? My oral surgeon’s office uses Straumann and he’s recommending 2pc for #19 for strength, reduce cracking potential. However it *seems a 2pc introduces more opp for bacteria to flow.
Mia C. yeah it’s one piece. He likes them for that reason. Less chance for bacteria
Mia C. ceraroot.com
Angela Loyd K. I’ve done some research on them- seems good. Which tooth?
Mia C. I have 3 teeth to replace and have not made a decision yet. I’m considering these. I need teeth 3 through 5 on the right upper
Angela Loyd K. ceraroot only makes a 1 piece. Nice company and product. one piece are limited in their restorative options…
Mia C. The straumann 2piece uses a metal screw and metal abutments…
Michael F. happy to take advice but please do your research when making broad statements.
100% ceramic. Some other implants have carbon fiber interiors that look like* metal on a website.
https://www.straumann.com/…/denta…/ceramic-implants.html
Mia C. The one you are referencing is called Straumann Snow – They do not sell this product in the USA. The Pure has metal.
Yes – My company – Zeramex USA utilizes the metal-free carbon fiber screw – https://zeramexusa.com/the-vicarbo-screw/
Here is the Snow – It was available in Europe – Im not sure if it remains available. This is marketed with a Ceramic screw or optional titanium screw… I have only seen this product one time – It was in Zurich at a Ceramic Implant meeting in 2019. At that time, the ceramic screw was not yet available and only a titanium screw was available.
Michael F. I’m in Mexico and what you’re referring to as metal are the pieces used to screw in the 100% ceramic implant and abutment.
Renee Ren isn’t all of your research showing Straumann PURE is… 100% Zirconia?
The pure comes in one piece and two piece. Monolithic means one piece. The one piece is metal free. Mia C.
See above for the two piece. It has a metal screw connection.
Im sorry if the straumann marketing has confused you. I agree that it can be misleading.
Michael F. thanks 1-pc is what I’m leaning toward for #19. Do you have an opinion on 1 vs 2 pc for molar implants?
The crown will for sure be zirconia
Mia C. I am BIASED! My company Zeramex USA specializes in 2 piece zirconia implants. Zeramex has only made 2 piece systems for 15 years in Zurich. The two piece design is easier for repeatable solutions for the existing implant surgeon. Most modern implant surgeons are very successful and familiar with a 2piece design. If your surgeon has experience and your restorative doctor are ok with the limited restorative options – Im sure it will be fine. The Straumann implant is not Bio-HIP zirconia so the implant can not be modified… Placement has to be perfect.
Mia C. yes however my dentist is amazing and told me to do my research. He says there is still a small portion of metal in all zirconia implants. It was a specific ingredient he told me to research. My sister is a Hygienist in Canada and her Dentist also warned me of holistic doctors making claims that are just not true. I feel my Dentist is being very honest with me. Just do your research and do what you feel comfortable with.
Yes I agree with someone above. Go to experienced Dentist that place zirconia implants. I just had my zirconia implant placed on tooth #7 (front lateral) on Wednesday. My EndoDentist specialist has tried several different types of zirconia. He is extremely picky and will ONLY use one piece Straumen. He tried using two piece but there was a higher risk of fracture and no longer uses it. He also says that often with two piece, there is a metal screw that attaches them which is questionable when doing a nonmetal alternative.
Good luck!
Renee R. Zeramex does not have a metal screw – it is carbon fiber. https://zeramexusa.com/the-vicarbo-screw/
Renee R. “The Cosmetic Implant” is the ZERAMEX 3.5 – http://www.thecosmeticimplant.com
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Straumann Pure! 👍 Very happy with mine!
Roberta R. how long have you had yours? I am still nervous that it will fail. I am praying that it works since i am going on 10 months with no front tooth.
I just had my first implant on a front tooth and won’t get the crown placed in 3 months so I have an Essex (because mine is a one piece so it sticks out).
Pain for me was actually not too bad. It is my fourth day now and I’ve had no pain meds!
Renee R. mine was placed in November 2019. All good! ♥️ Take it easy! ♥️ And hopefully, it won’t fail! 🤞🤞🤞Mind yourself and your teeth while healing! 😊
Renee R. supplementing with DentaMedica helps eliminate the risk of failure caused by low Vitamin D… Not a bad idea for anyone getting a dental surgery.
Michael F. yes I take vitamin D (5,000), vitamin K2, magnesium, silica everyday since my first implant couldn’t be placed to not enough dense bone. He sewed me back up and made me wait 4 more months. Re-implant took so far. It has only been 5 days.
I have a zirconia in my mouth. We used Z system. They are the future!
Susann M. how long have you had them and who placed them 🙂
I have had if for 3 years now. I will tell you, if you really want the best, what I wish I would have gotten, it is Bioimplant. I would have had to fly to Austria for it. I wish I had done it.
Susann M. why do you wish you got bioimplant? Is the kind you have now not good?
BioImplant is definitely a great alternative to traditional implants since it preserves the PDL. I had a first molar fracture during Covid due to Bruxism and wanted to get the BioImplant procedure done in Austria, but couldn’t make it there. I was able to talk a dentist into performing the procedure who was outside FDA zones where I’m located. It ended up not osseointegrating due to imperfections in the socket from a slight periapical abscess along with keratinized mucosa growing partially into the socket. Now I’m back to having to make a choice between a zirconia or titanium traditional implant.
Susann M. what teeth. Do these work good for molars
Angela Loyd K. Zirconia implants are great for molars.
Susann M. the the z systems entirely metal free right?
Diana D. depends on which one – all of the the z systems one piece implants are metal free.
Michael F. are there specific 2 piece ones by z systems that aren’t?
The most common 2 piece implant from zsystems uses Cement or Glue to hold a peg style abutment and the implant together – this one is metalfree but does have very problematic cement. They do advertise a new implant and market a ceramic screw… I have never actually seen this product with a ceramic screw. I saw the implant in Zurich Switzerland at a conference for Ceramic Implants in 2019. At this meeting, the system required a titanium screw, and the ceramic screw was not available even in Europe at that time…