An attractive, holistic choice: Ceramic for dental implants

Today’s dental professionals have access to many different materials to rebuild the structure of a tooth damaged by decay, disease, injury, and trauma. Modern ceramics are an attractive option that complements the many services and fundamental principles that guide the holistic and state-of-the-art office of Ramsin K. Davoud DDS in Turlock, California. 

The versatility of ceramic, from crowns to implants

Holistic dentists like Dr. Davoud are unwavering in their commitment to biocompatible and biomimetic materials and products that support the most natural aesthetics and function. The options we recommend and apply enhance oral health and support sustained systemic health and overall well-being. They do not present additional risks of side effects or complications. 

Metal-free materials like porcelain and zirconia have many advantages over conventional metal alloys, including the following:

• Blend in with surrounding tissues and the rest of the smile for a fantastic cosmetic effect
• High compatibility with natural tissues 
• Appropriate for many types of patients due to their biocompatibility
• Suitable for individuals with concerns or a history of sensitivities and adverse reactions to metals
• Incredibly durable and strong, making them a great value
• Promote lasting health and function 
• Wear well over time, maintaining their attractive appearance and functionality 

Ceramics are often an appealing alternative to metals in restoring existing teeth with procedures like the placement of veneers and crowns. Additionally, some practices like ours offer ceramic dental implants as an alternative to the “standard” metal titanium implant. Implants that are made from zirconia/zirconium oxide are ideal specifically for a procedure like implant placement because they are designed to integrate well and naturally into the surrounding bone in the jaw. Here again, they are a biocompatible choice. In turn, the prosthetic tooth has a strong foundation in the sturdy zirconia implant. This characteristic helps to protect the tooth from early-stage implant failures and promotes the success of the implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture. 

Additionally, the hypoallergenic nature of the zirconia implants helps to support the long-term success of implant-retained prosthetics. This option presents no additional toxicity risks, and, likewise, since these materials do not corrode like metals, patients do not experience undesirable effects like an unpleasant metallic taste, discomfort, and burning sensation at the implant sites. 

It is easier to avoid complications like peri-implantitis because zirconia does not promote the development of bacterial plaque, which could threaten the implant by inflaming the tissues around it. Due to the design and unique properties of zirconia implants, the process from placement to healing and recovery is generally and predictably efficient and comfortable. 

Ramsin K. Davoud DDS in Turlock, California, only offers those treatments that enhance our patients’ oral and overall health and the quality of their lives. This fundamental mission is achieved mainly with natural products, materials, and therapies that also “mimic” healthy living tissues. 

We encourage you to contact our office at (209) 690-8051 to find out more about your many optimal options for tooth replacement and to experience our holistic and advanced approach to dentistry for yourself.

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