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Zirkonia vs Titanium Crowns (I am really confused about implants)

  • 07-12-2021 9:34pm
    #1
    Weni1981
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hello everyone,

    first time writing here.

    I need an implant placed as I got my tooth extracted more than a year ago. My dentist has the option of either Straumann Roxolid SLActive or Camlog (less known much cheaper alternative). Honestly, I don't care but prefer to go with Straumann. I would ideally like to go for a full titanium implant. Unfortunately there are no options to get a Titanium Crown as my dentist only works with Zirkonia crowns.

    From what I have been reading on the internet, the Zirkonia implants are usually one piece. How does that fit in with my situation. I am completly confused as even when I google Zirkonia crowns vs Titanium Crowns I get search results for full Zirkonia implants (1 piece). 

    Do I get it correctly that what my dentist is offering me is basically an implant from Straumann which is 3 pieces (Implant+Abutment both Titanium) but the crown only from Zirkonia? In case (years later) the crown fractures, as I understand Zirkonia is more brittle than metal/titanium, will I have the option of replacing it with a titanium crown? Will the entire Implant need to be replaced?

    Any and all help is appreciated.

    Thank you very much



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  • #2
    Dav010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,769 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Please do not be concerned.

    You are correct, the implant comes in 3 parts. The implant itself is titanium, as is the abutment/connector. The cosmetic part you can see when you smile is called the crown, this can be either bonded (a combination of metal with a porcelain outer shell) or Zirconium with a porcelain outer shell. I prefer using zirconium myself unless a bonded crown is indicated due to bite issues. Don’t worry, the zirconium crowns look great and are extremely strong. They cost a bit more in laboratory fees but if the tooth is anywhere near the front of your mouth, it is worth it.



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