Implant post / crown material
Zirconia
Zirconia is a high-strength ceramic (yttria-stabilized zirconium dioxide) used to manufacture metal-free implant posts, abutments, and crowns.
Common uses
- Implant posts (one-piece and two-piece systems)
- Abutments
- Full-ceramic crowns and bridges
Advantages
- + No metal content
- + Tooth-like color
- + High biocompatibility
- + Low plaque affinity reported in several studies
Limitations
- − More brittle than titanium under certain loads
- − Smaller long-term (15+ year) data set
- − Requires precise surgical planning, especially for one-piece designs
Frequently asked questions
Is zirconia safe?+
Zirconia is widely regarded as biocompatible and is used across medical and dental applications. As with any implant material, individual suitability should be assessed by a qualified provider.