An Overview of Zirconia Dental Implants: Basic Properties and Clinical Application of Three Cases
Due to the possible aesthetic problems of titanium implants, the developments in ceramic implant materials are increasing. Natural tooth colored ceramic implants may be an alternative to overcome aesthetic problems. The purpose of this article is to give information about the basic properties of dental zirconia implants and present 3 cases treated with two-piece zirconia implants. Two-piece zirconia dental implants, 4.0 mm diameter and 11.5 mm in length, were inserted into maxillary incisor region. They were left for 6 months to osseointegrate. Panoramic and periapical radiographs were obtained and examined for bone-implant osseointegration. During the follow-up period the patients were satisfied with their prosthesis and no complication was observed.
Figure 1. Preoperative view of case 1. Figure 2. View of cemented restoration of case 1 after 12 months. Figure 3. Periapical radiograph of cemented restoration of case 1 after 12 months. Figure 4. Preoperative view of case 2. Figure 5. Cemented restoration of case 2. Figure 6. Periapical radiograph of cemented restoration of case 2.
Figure 7. Preoperative view of case 3. Figure 8. Preoperative periapical radiograph of case 3. Figure 9. Periapical radiograph of case 3 after 6 months. Figure 10. Cemented abutment of case 3. Figure 11. View of the cemented restoration of case 3. Figure 12. Periapical radiograph of cemented restoration of case 3.
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