Popularity of dental implants grows
Many people cringe at the thought of sitting in a dentist's chair, but Penny Hancock has had four dental implant procedures, and she's game for more if she ever needs another.
"It gives you back your teeth, literally. The teeth match perfectly, line up and you don't have to take them out at night and clean them," Hancock said.
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Zirconium vs Titanium
Due to its inherent advantages, Yttrium-stabilized Zirconium is replacing the use of titanium in surgical applications and it is estimated that over 5 years moved completely to this material.
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What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is an artificial substitute for the lost root of a tooth. Over this new root an artificial tooth (crown) is placed. Dental implants are an alternative to the loss of natural teeth...
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Zirconium: the replacement of Titanium
Zirconium is a white bioceramic mineral, which was used for three decades in surgical implants. |
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• High-strength ceramic material
• White color; similar to the teeth
• Cervical area: always white
• Lower bacterial load
• Optimum biocompatibility
• Non-metallic: it does not release ions
in the physiological environment
• Compatible with implant systems platforms
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