Mechanical, biological and clinical aspects of zirconia implants

Eur J Esthet Dent. 2012 Winter;7(4):396-417.

Abstract

The objective of this narrative overview is to discuss several in vitro and in vivo studies regarding the performance of one-piece zirconia implants in combination with the description of two clinical scenarios where zirconia implant prototypes were utilized with emphasis on the possible scientific and clinical concerns that may affect the functional, biological and esthetic long-term outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Bone Substitutes / therapeutic use
  • Crowns
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
  • Dental Materials / chemistry*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingiva / transplantation
  • Humans
  • Immediate Dental Implant Loading / methods
  • Incisor / injuries
  • Male
  • Mechanical Phenomena
  • Minerals / therapeutic use
  • Surface Properties
  • Tooth Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Tooth Root / injuries
  • Zirconium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Bio-Oss
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Bone Substitutes
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Materials
  • Minerals
  • Zirconium
  • zirconium oxide