Materials
What your implant is actually made of
A reference database covering every material commonly used in implant dentistry — what it is, where it's used, and what the trade-offs are.
Implant post / crown material
Zirconia
Zirconia is a high-strength ceramic (yttria-stabilized zirconium dioxide) used to manufacture metal-free implant posts, …
Implant post material
Titanium
Titanium and titanium alloys have been the standard material for dental implant posts since the 1960s, prized for streng…
Implant and restorative material
PEEK
PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer used in some dental and orthopedic application…
Crown and bridge ceramic material
E.max (Lithium Disilicate)
IPS e.max is a lithium disilicate ceramic widely used for dental crowns, veneers, and small bridges. It offers exception…
Surgical augmentation material
Bone Graft Materials
Bone graft materials used in implant dentistry include the patient's own bone (autograft), donor bone from a tissue bank…
Restorative crown materials
Dental Crown Materials
Dental crowns are available in several material types including all-ceramic (zirconia, E.max), porcelain-fused-to-metal …
Implant component material
Abutment Materials
The abutment — the connector piece between the implant post and the crown — can be made from titanium, zirconia, or a ti…
Material safety and selection
Biocompatible Dental Materials
Biocompatibility in dentistry refers to a material's ability to function in the oral environment without causing harm to…
Material safety
BPA in Dental Materials
BPA (bisphenol A) is found in trace amounts in some composite resin and dental sealant formulations as a breakdown produ…
Metal allergens in dental materials
Nickel in Dentistry
Nickel is one of the most common contact allergens and is found in some dental alloys used in older crowns, orthodontic …
Material safety
Ceramic Material Safety
Dental ceramics including zirconia, E.max, and feldspathic porcelain have well-established safety profiles in clinical u…
Restorative filling material
Composite Resin
Composite resin is the most common material for tooth-colored fillings today, replacing silver amalgam for most cavity r…
Restorative and luting material
Glass Ionomer
Glass ionomer cement is a restorative material that chemically bonds to tooth structure and releases fluoride, making it…
Luting and bonding materials
Dental Cement Types
Dental cements are used to permanently or semi-permanently attach crowns, bridges, and other restorations to teeth or im…
Dental material
Zirconia
Zirconia is a material referenced in implant and restorative dentistry. This entry covers what it is, where it's used, a…
Dental material
Titanium
Titanium is a material referenced in implant and restorative dentistry. This entry covers what it is, where it's used, a…
Dental material
E.max Ceramic
E.max Ceramic is a material referenced in implant and restorative dentistry. This entry covers what it is, where it's us…
Dental material
Implant Coating
Implant Coating is a material referenced in implant and restorative dentistry. This entry covers what it is, where it's …