Typically implants are made out of titanium but with technology advancing more and more dental implants are being made from different materials.
Dental implant materials usually consist of titanium or zirconium, two sturdy and robust materials.
Titanium:
Discovered for use in 1950, titanium is the most common type of dental implant material. When titanium is placed in contact with your bone and isn’t disturbed, the bone will grow in right next to it which creates a permanent fixture.
Titanium dental implants have been the most sought-after implants. They provide long-lasting results at a reasonable price.
Zirconia:
Zirconia has only recently been discovered for use in dental implants. Zirconia gained popularity in the early 1990s, but titanium still reigned supreme as the go-to material for dental implants.
Similarities and Differences
Both titanium and zirconia offer patients a strong and reliable tooth replacement choice. The main differences between the two materials are their appearance, the way they are placed in the implant procedure and the number of years each has been used in implants.
Zirconia implants tend to appear white in color, while titanium ones are silver or metal-colored. In addition to visual distinctions, the way that the zirconia dental implants are placed varies from titanium ones.
