Materials· 2015Q2· Review
A Critical Review of Dental Implant Materials with an Emphasis on Titanium versus Zirconia
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- Q2SCImago
- 2015year
Short summary
Titanium remains the gold standard for dental implants, despite some reported sensitivities, while zirconia implants show future promise but require more clinical validation and specialized handling to avoid mechanical failure.
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Key points
- Titanium is the current gold standard for dental implant fabrication.
- Zirconia implants are a newer alternative with potential future applications.
- Titanium implants may cause sensitivity, but its clinical significance is unclear.
- Zirconia implants require specific technical experience to minimize mechanical failure.
- More in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to support zirconia implant recommendations.
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Abstract
The goal of the current publication is to provide a comprehensive literature review on the topic of dental implant materials. The following paper focuses on conventional titanium implants and more recently introduced and increasingly popular zirconia implants. Major subtopics include the material science and the clinical considerations involving both implant materials and the influence of their physical properties on the treatment outcome. Titanium remains the gold standard for the fabrication of oral implants, even though sensitivity does occur, though its clinical relevance is not yet clear. Zirconia implants may prove to be promising in the future; however, further in vitro and well-designed in vivo clinical studies are needed before such a recommendation can be made. Special considerations and technical experience are needed when dealing with zirconia implants to minimize the incidence of mechanical failure.
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