Metal-Free Dental Implants

Ceramic dental implants are tooth-replacement implants made from zirconia, a strong, tooth-colored ceramic material. Like traditional titanium implants, they are placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth.

Unlike titanium implants, zirconia implants are metal-free and offer a tooth-colored alternative for patients seeking a different approach to dental implant treatment.

At Bedrock Periodontics, we evaluate your gums, bone structure, bite, and overall oral health to help determine which implant option may be right for you.

Benefits of ceramic dental implants

Metal-free material

Zirconia implants provide an option for patients who prefer a metal-free implant material.

Tooth-colored appearance

The white color of zirconia may be advantageous in areas where thin gum tissue could allow darker implant components to show through.

Designed for integration with bone

Zirconia implants are designed to integrate with the jawbone, creating a foundation for a replacement tooth.

Ceramic implants may be appropriate for select patients based on their anatomy, restoration needs, and treatment goals.

Every implant material has advantages and limitations. Ceramic implants are not automatically better than titanium implants, and long-term evidence and available designs differ.

Who may be a candidate for ceramic implants?

• Ceramic dental implants may be worth exploring if you:

• Are missing one or more teeth.

• Prefer a metal-free tooth replacement option

• Have concerns about the appearance of implant components near the gumline.

• Want to learn about alternatives to conventional titanium implants.

• Have sufficient bone and healthy or appropriately treated gum tissue to support implant treatment.

A comprehensive examination and appropriate imaging are needed to determine whether ceramic implants are suitable for your individual situation.