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Zirconia Implants a Metal Free Experience

If you have been avoiding dental implants because you have a metal allergy, talk to your dentist in McMinnville about Zirconia implants.

Zirconia Implants

An alternative to metal, these awesome implants have several benefits that you won’t find with typical posts and screws.

Conventional tooth replacements are made from titanium alloy or titanium. For roughly 13 percent of the population, metal dental implants aren’t a good idea. In fact, standard dental implants for people with allergies could be life threatening.

The Advantages of Zirconia Implants

Zirconia dental implants are suitable for all people, even patients who don’t have a reaction to metal tooth replacements.

The Advantages Include:

  • Little if any Allergic Reaction
  • Strong and Sturdy
  • No Corroding
  • Hygienic
  • Less Plaque Buildup
  • Aesthetically Pleasing

Because metal fuses to the bone in a process known as osseointegration, it was the chosen material for implant screws. However, things changed when Zirconia implants hit the scene.

Candidates for Dental Implants

Because of Zirconia dental implants patients with metal allergies are now able to enjoy a new life with permanent replacements for missing teeth.

Although the FDA deems implant screws and posts safe they still contain chromium, cobalt and nickel, all metal materials. These metals have a higher risk when it comes to an allergic reaction.

If you are sensitive to metals talk to your implant dentist about Zirconia dental implants. A simple skin test from your allergist or primary care physician will determine whether you are allergic to implant screws or posts.

For the utmost safety, even those who are only slightly at risk, a skin test is an essential step when it comes to planning your dental implant placement surgery and follow up plan.

Dental Implant Consultation

The first thing you need to do if you are considering dental implants is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Francis Golly. Dr. Golly will determine what steps to take whether you have an allergy to metals or not.

The procedures are basically the same. The only difference is the materials that the post or posts are made from.

One of the most important factors to remember is oral health. Gum disease is at the top of the list when it comes to dental implant failure. If you have gum disease you will need to nip that in the bud before proceeding with Zirconia implant surgery.

Tooth Replacements in McMinnville

If you would like to learn more about Zirconia implants or other types of tooth replacements schedule a consultation today.