Zirconia Implant Abutments

Here at Marylebone Implant Centre, we offer a variety of different cosmetic dentistry procedures to help patients who suffer from a missing tooth or teeth. Zirconia implant abutments are always a great option.

Zirconia Abutments and Crowns at Marylebone Dental Implant Centre

Zirconia is a white and slightly translucent material. It is very hard and it can be used to create implant components as an alternative to titanium or metal. Due to its highly aesthetic properties,  we often propose the use of zirconia abutments with metal-free crowns, as these allow as natural as possible an outcome.

Here at Marylebone Implant Centre, we offer a variety of different cosmetic dentistry procedures to help patients who suffer from a missing tooth or teeth. Zirconia abutments are a great option, as they are highly aesthetic and their use, mainly in the front section of the mouth where the gum is thin, can provide optimal results for patients.

Dental implants have three components: the implant itself, the abutment and the crown, although in some situations the abutment and the crown may be just one piece (screw-retained crowns). The abutment facilitates the transition between the dental implant and the implant crown; this component can be difficult to visually mimic natural teeth when the adjacent gum is thin and translucent.

Another critical component of our dental implants is the crown. Implant crowns can be cemented into the abutment or they can be screw-retained when the abutment and crown are a singular piece. In both cases, it is possible for the base or coping of the crown, to be made of zirconia.

Porcelain crowns are often incorrectly believed to be made of porcelain or ceramic. Porcelain is a fairly weak material that requires a resistant substructure. This can be made of metal, or alternatively of zirconia. Because zirconia is white in appearance, similar to natural teeth, clinicians who use this material are able to obtain a much more natural result for patients.

Zirconia is a white and slightly translucent material, very rigid and one of the most biocompatible materials used in the dental industry. Because of its optic properties, it is frequently used in highly aesthetic cases or in situations when patients prefer not to have any metal component as part of their implants, implant restorations or crowns.

The Zirconia components available in the dental industry are:

  • Dental implants
  • Implant abutments and frameworks
  • Teeth or implant crown copings

Zirconia Implants

For the past 20 years, the dental industry has been looking for an alternative to the most commonly used titanium implants. The purpose is either to solve aesthetically challenging implant cases, or simply to supply the demand of patients preferring not to have any metal in their mouth (so-called holistic dentistry). Zirconium is a rigid, highly biocompatible and aesthetic material which makes it a very popular choice for implantologists and patients.

However, due to their rigidity, creating zirconium implants with traditional implant characteristics has proved to be a complicated task. This has led to the recent commercialisation of two-piece dental implants.

Zirconia implants are an available option for patients at the Marylebone Implant Centre. If you wish to discuss this implant material, please speak to one of our implantologists during the initial consultation.

Zirconia Implant FAQs

Are zirconia implants shiny?

Not to be confused with glitzy cubic zirconia, the diamond simulant found in high-street jewellery, the zirconia used in dental implants is a tooth-coloured, slightly translucent ceramic.

Due to its extreme rigidity, natural colouring, and biocompatibility, zirconia is ideal for replacing metal components in dental implants, such as dental implant abutments and implant crowns.

This option is favoured by those who:

  • Prefer to use as little metal as possible
  • Have thin gums and want their dental implants to blend in more naturally
  • Are concerned about their dental implants blending in with existing teeth

For more information about the use of zirconia in dental implants or to compare crown material options, book an appointment with the dental implant experts today.

To book you can click the blue Book an Appointment button at the top right of your screen or give us a call on 020 3285 6146.

Are zirconia implants better than porcelain dental implants?

When comparing dental implant materials, like porcelain and zirconia, the choice is far from clear sometimes.

Frequently described as virtually indestructible, with a colour and translucency that helps them to blend in with remaining teeth, some patients prefer and opt for zirconia abutments and crowns for their dental implants.

Others stick with porcelain because it has long been trusted in the industry, can offer a more realistic finish, and can often be customised.

The choice really is up to you – but have no fear, you will be able to thoroughly talk through each option as part of your dental implant consultation and find out which is best for your specific circumstances.

Simply fill in our online contact form or give us a call on 020 3285 6146 and we’ll get you booked in for a dental implant consultation.

Do zirconia implants cost more?

If you are looking to replace missing teeth with dental implants, you will have plenty of choice with Marylebone Implant Centre. 

Depending on your circumstances and preferences, you can select from a range of dental implant materials, each with its own associated price point. This includes:

Material type  Price 
Dental implant with titanium abutment and porcelain crown

 

£2,750
Dental implant with zirconia abutment and Emax crown

 

£3,150
Zirconia implant with a zirconia crown  £3,950

 

Explore our transparent pricing to find out more or fill in the contact form at the bottom of your screen to request a callback. 

How long will zirconia implants last?

If cared for properly and your dental hygiene is maintained, zirconia implants can last between 10 years and a lifetime.

As with all dental implants, if the mouth remains healthy and free from the symptoms of gum disease, there should be no reason that the implant does not remain bonded with the jaw and last for years to come.

Similarly, with regular brushing and flossing, the abutment and crown can be kept clean, stain-free and looking good for decades.

To find out more about zirconia dental implants, or for anything other enquiries, please give us a call on 020 3285 6146 or send us an email to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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