Titanium VS Zirconia Dental Implants: Which is Best?

500,000 Americans invest in dental implants every year because they offer exceptional benefits not possible using other methods. A dental implant replaces both the tooth root and the crown. A post is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as a new root. Your bone fuses with it through a process called osseointegration. Once your bone has healed, an all-ceramic restoration is attached using an abutment. Your implant will be the foundation for your new tooth, so it’s important to choose the right material. Although titanium is the standard material, implants can also be made of zirconia. Here’s how to choose the right material for your investment.

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