Dental implant; a guide to the materials used in these restoratives from High Dental

In the modern era, more and more people are becoming concerned about issues surrounding metals and other materials used in restorative procedures.

It should come as no surprise that when many people hear about oral implants, they begin to query what is used in the making of oral implants to ensure that they are made from FDA approved materials.

While many people know of the striking difference oral implants can make to someone’s smile, we feel it is worth a brief discussion about what these restoratives are made of to ease potential patients’ minds.

At High Dental, we are proud to be able to offer suitable patients a dental implant in Melbourne. Dental implants can help patients who want to restore their smiles, their oral functionality or just want to feel a bit better about their appearances. Therefore, we are always willing to answer any queries that you may have in relation to these restoratives.

So, what are some of the most common materials that may go into your dental implant in Melbourne?

Titanium

Why is it used?

Historically, titanium has been found to be very inert when it comes to medical procedures; in other words, it is unlikely to cause a reaction from the body.

Also, it helps with fusing and is frequently the material of choice for the placing of bone that has worn away, as it binds to the bone gradually. So, if you have a dental implant in Melbourne fitted by our team, both the implant and the abutment will be made from titanium for this reason.

Zirconia

Why is it used?

An alternative to the titanium implant is the zirconia implant.

Gaining popularity in the late ’80s, zirconia implants have been found to have similar biocompatibility but they also possess a better response towards soft tissues; in other words, your gums are less likely to become inflamed post-fitting.

Ceramic

Why is it used?

Ceramic implants, like zirconia ones, are relatively new and are used in rare instances when the patient has an allergy to titanium.

They are renowned for their more natural appearance during the implantation; like zirconia, they are lighter in colour, meaning there won’t be a dark ring near the gum line before and after the prosthetics have been fitted.

Composite

Why is it used?

On to the crowns or the false teeth of the implant!

Composite has been used in restorative dental care for decades, so it comes as no surprise that the crown (or tooth) part of some oral implants is made from composite. It is easy to shade match, it is hardy and it is also easy to mould, so we can shape the crowns with ease.

Porcelain

Why is it used?

The most common material used in relation to oral implant crowns is porcelain.

Like composite, it can be shade-matched but it is also stain-resistant due to it being less porous than composite. It is durable and can also be easy to shape to match the missing tooth. Great stuff!

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