Why are dentists saying that Zirconia dental implants are better than Titanium implants? Is this true?

January 25, 2014
Asked By:Smiles77

It seems zirconia implants are a better option than titanium since zirconia doesn't have the same metallic properties as titanium, is just as strong, very good biocompatibility, fights off infection, eliminates galvanic current, less thermal conductivity, and doesn't corrode, which is something titanium could do over time, sending that corrosion into your system. It seems as though in a few years dentists will be saying, "oh, we don't use titanium anymore. Zirconia is a much healthier option." Am I wrong?

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