Ceramic Implants, White?

With the evolution of techniques and biomaterials in oral rehabilitation and the increasing demands of patients, the use of dental implants to replace lost teeth has been on the rise. In addition to biofunctional aspects, aesthetic considerations have become more relevant, leading to the emergence of ceramic implants (mainly zirconia) as an alternative to titanium implants (metal). These are white implants, the same color as our teeth.

Zirconia is used in Dentistry due to its ability to mimic the optical characteristics of enamel and dentin, its biocompatibility, durability, and mainly its chemical stability. The mechanical properties of this ceramic are highly attractive to the field of Implantology, where robustness and aesthetics are key parameters.

Another advantage of this ceramic is its reduced affinity for bacterial plaque, thus lowering the risk of inflammatory changes in the surrounding soft tissues, making implant treatment safer.

The implant brand we use, Straumann, increasingly offers more options in this regard, which gives us the utmost confidence and security in these more aesthetic implants.

Written by Marisa Zenha