An overview of zirconia dental implants: basic properties and clinical application of three cases.

An overview of zirconia dental implants: basic properties and clinical application of three cases.

The Journal of oral implantology (2014-08-12)

Merve Bankoğlu Güngör, Cemal Aydın, Handan Yılmaz, Esma Başak Gül

ABSTRACT

Due to the possible aesthetic problems of titanium implants, the developments in ceramic implant materials are increasing. Natural tooth colored ceramic implants may be an alternative to overcome aesthetic problems. The purpose of this article is to give information about the basic properties of dental zirconia implants and present 3 cases treated with two-piece zirconia implants. Two-piece zirconia dental implants, 4.0 mm diameter and 11.5 mm in length, were inserted into maxillary incisor region. They were left for 6 months to osseointegrate. Panoramic and periapical radiographs were obtained and examined for bone-implant osseointegration. During the follow-up period the patients were satisfied with their prosthesis and no complication was observed.

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Product Number

Brand

Product Description

403296

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, powder, −100 mesh

262994

Sigma-Aldrich

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419141

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, foil, thickness 0.1 mm, 99.98% trace metals basis

267651

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, sponge, ≥99% trace metals basis

267724

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, rod, diam. 6.35 mm, ≥99% trace metals basis

GF45997925

Zirconium, foil, light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.006mm, 99.2%

GF01998322

Zirconium, foil, light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.01mm, 99.2%

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Yttrium, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.025mm, as rolled, 99%

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Zirconium, foil, 5m coil, thickness 0.025mm, annealed, 99.2%

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Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 9.5mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF47333718

Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 1.5mm, 99.2%

GF30135002

Zirconium, sponge, 100g, max. size 25mm, 99.2%

773972

Sigma-Aldrich

Yttrium sputtering target, diam. × thickness 2.00 in. × 0.25 in., 99.9% trace metals basis

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Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 12.7mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

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Zirconium, foil, 50x50mm, thickness 0.25mm, annealed, 99.2%

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Zirconium, foil, 100x100mm, thickness 0.5mm, annealed, 99.2%

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Zirconium, foil, 25x25mm, thickness 0.5mm, annealed, 99.2%