Zirconium-based implants have gained popularity in the dental implant field owing to their corrosion resistance and biocompatibility.
Their enhanced bioactivity is desirable and enables and improves long-term implant integration, especially in compromised patients. While titanium has been the popular material of choice for dental implants, zirconia based dental implants are receiving increased attention, which can be attributed to their unique characteristics, including reduced bacterial affinity, high flexural strength, and high fracture toughness, while maintaining the osseointegration capacity. Zirconium and zirconia-based implants hold great promise as contemporary dental implants and demonstrate favorable outcomes in vitro and in vivo.
For more information: Chopra et al. Review Bioact Mater. 2021 Nov 5; 13:161-178. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.10.010. eCollection 2022 Jul.
