What makes ceramic implants increasingly popular?

What makes ceramic implants increasingly popular?

There are cases where the well-known conventional titanium implants cannot be used. A good example of this is when the patient has a titanium allergy. Although it is rare and there is little data on hypersensitivity to titanium, its occurrence has been proven. Symptoms include a burning, tingling sensation, dry mouth, map tongue, swelling around the implant and, in worst cases, even loss of the implant.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) strongly recommends that anyone who experiences sensitivity to metal jewelry such as earrings, piercings, or necklaces undergoes allergy testing prior to implantation.

Even without an allergy, it often happens that patients want to avoid metal parts in their own bodies due to an individual decision. 

This is where the ceramic (zirconia) implant comes into play. The insertion of ceramic implants began in Hungary in the early 1980s, although implants made of aluminum oxide were still used at that time. During this time, a lot of experience was gained and unfortunately it turned out that this material, although it has perfect biological properties, is also fragile. 

So it slowly fell out of circulation. Instead, zirconium dioxide ceramic (hereinafter ceramic) was used, which is already ideal for dental crowns, with only positive experiences.

According to our current knowledge, the ceramic implant is hypoallergenic so that it can be accepted by everybody, it’s perfectly biocompatible. Its color is white, which resembles the original tooth root. If over time a small portion were to appear behind the receding gums, it would not be noticeable. In combination with a ceramic crown, ceramic implants even fool professional eyes because they resemble real teeth. 

At FlyDent Clinic we use Nobel Pearl ceramic implants from one of the best manufacturers on the market, Nobel Biocarel. Nobel Pearl is a 100% metal-free, cement-free, two-piece implant.

The advantages of Nobel Pearl ceramic implants at a glance:

  • 100% metal-free
  • has excellent biological properties
  • strong, stable, not fragile
  • thanks to its white color, it looks natural, even if the gums recede a little
  • an excellent solution for people with thin gums
  • hypoallergenic

Are there any disadvantages to ceramic implants? 

Since the ceramic implants are relatively innovative, those who choose Nobel Pearl ceramic implants instead of titanium have to pay a higher price; there are no known disadvantages in terms of quality.

How much does a ceramic implant cost?

Let’s compare a titanium implant in the premium category with a ceramic implant in the FlyDent Clinic.

  • Straumann implant with abutment: 1100€
  • Nobel Pearl ceramic implant with abutment: 1400€