Metal Free Dental Implants in Sydney
Zirconia Dental Implants in Sydney
Due to the increasing demand for a more enhanced dental practice in Australia, clinics have come up with modern breakthroughs that would meet client standards and satisfaction.
Over the years, we have heard of Titanium as the most sought-after material in oral implantology. Fortunately, it has worked well for a lot of patients and has given them reasons to show off their bright smiles again; however, this hasn’t been the case for people with Titanium allergies.
In several dental clinics, a small portion of patients may suffer from irritability or sensitivity to certain metals and/or alloys and their corrosion by-products. Meanwhile, others may prefer a metal-free option for personal reasons. At Marsfield Dental Care, we are proud to introduce metal-free or ceramic dental implants as alternatives to Titanium implants.
These metal-free dental implants we place at Marsfield Dental Care (ZERAMEX®) are primarily made from zirconia, a highly inert, stable, biocompatible ceramic that does not corrode or oxidize. Zirconia dental implants are tooth root replacements coated by a ceramic dental crown. Zirconia is the crystal form of the chemical element Zirconium and is commercially declared as metal-free. As compared to Titanium implants, the ones made in zirconia are simpler, more durable, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant. There is some emerging evidence to suggest that the gums accept zirconia more readily than Titanium and that plaque may not adhere (stick) to this material as much as it does to any metal surface.
Another possible advantage of zirconia dental implants is that they can lead to a more aesthetic result. Some patients present with thin gums which metals may be seen through, leading to a “grey” appearance. This is often not favorable for your front teeth. As zirconia dental implants come in white or ivory color, there is neither “greying” of the gums, nor any visibility of metallic collars.
Moreover, here at Marsfield Dental Care, we are highly-capable of placing and restoring dental implants where appropriate. Risks and consequences may apply to any treatment, particularly implant treatment. It is best that you are assessed by a dental professional prior to embarking on any dental implant treatment so that the risks, consequences, and benefits of such treatment are explained to you in detail and in-person. Always seek a second opinion when considering complex treatment. A referral to a specialist may be required in certain situations.
Please come in for a consultation to see if you are suitable for a dental implant treatment. A proper examination will be done by one of our dentists to ensure treatment is right for you and whether a referral to a specialist or a second opinion is advisable.
If you have any queries regarding our zirconia dental implant services, feel free to fill out and submit this form here. Get in touch with us now and be ready for an amazing dental transformation!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Metal-free dental implants are made from zirconia, a tooth-coloured ceramic, rather than titanium.
They serve the same purpose as a conventional implant: a post placed into the jawbone to support a crown replacing a missing tooth, but containing no metal.
Marsfield Dental Care offers metal free dental implants in Sydney using the ZERAMEX ceramic implant system.
Zirconia implants are typically chosen by patients who prefer to avoid metal for personal reasons, who have a confirmed sensitivity, or who are concerned about a grey shadow showing through thin gum tissue at the front of the mouth.
Whether a zirconia or titanium implant is more appropriate for your case is determined at assessment.
Both are used to replace missing teeth, and both integrate with bone.
Titanium has the longer clinical track record, having been in widespread use for decades, with the largest body of long-term research behind it.
Zirconia is a more recent option; published follow-up periods are shorter, and long-term data is still accumulating.
Zirconia is tooth-coloured, which some patients prefer where gum tissue is thin at the front of the mouth.
Zirconia implants are also more often supplied as one-piece designs, which can affect how a case is planned and restored.
Your dentist will explain what is known and not yet known about each, so you can decide with realistic expectations.
Patients who prefer to avoid metal in the body, those with a diagnosed metal sensitivity confirmed by appropriate testing, and those with thin gum tissue at the front of the mouth where appearance matters most are the groups who most commonly ask about them.
True titanium allergy is uncommon. If you believe you have a metal sensitivity, discuss it before treatment planning so it can be considered properly rather than assumed.
Suitability also depends on the same factors as any implant: bone volume, gum health, general health, smoking and grinding.
An assessment with X-rays determines whether metal free dental implants in Sydney are an appropriate option for your case.
Zirconia implants are designed as a long-term restoration, but published follow-up data covers a shorter period than titanium, so long-term survival figures are less established.
As with any implant, longevity depends heavily on the surrounding gum and bone.
Peri-implantitis, which is inflammation and bone loss around an implant, is the main cause of implant failure regardless of material, and it is driven by plaque, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and inadequate maintenance rather than by the implant itself.
Regular professional cleaning and thorough home care are therefore the main determinants of how long an implant lasts.
Grinding and clenching also place additional load, and a nightguard may be recommended.
The overall pathway is similar to a titanium implant: assessment and X-rays, placement of the implant into the jawbone, a healing period of several months while bone integrates with the surface, then fitting the ceramic crown.
Some differences arise from the material and design. Many ceramic implants are one-piece, which affects how the implant is positioned and restored, and ceramic components have different handling requirements.
That can influence which cases are suitable.
Healing time is broadly comparable, though your dentist will give you a timeline for your case.
As with any implant, an extraction, bone graft or gum treatment beforehand extends the overall timeframe.