Dental implants have become the gold standard in tooth replacement, usually preferred over bridges or dentures. Implant restorations feel natural and function like natural teeth because the implant becomes part of your body. Today, however, many people do not want metal (conventional dental implants are made of titanium) in their bodies. Dr. Yolanda Cintron offers a solution at The International Center for Dental Excellence in Fort Lauderdale, FL – zirconia dental implants.
Since most adults have 28 to 32 teeth, you might wonder why replacing a missing one is so important. As a practicing holistic cosmetic dentist, Dr. Cintron understands that the impact of a missing tooth goes far beyond a gap in your smile:
Zirconia is an extremely hard dental biomaterial. Mention of the minerals used in this element date back to biblical times, but it was not industrially processed until 1925, and improved in 1945. The medical community embraced zirconia for prosthetic devices like hip and knee replacement.
The white color and extreme strength of zirconia make it ideal for dental restorations – initially crowns and bridges. The first zirconia dental implant system was developed in 1987, and the technology continues to evolve.
Dr. Cintron is passionate about the benefits of ceramic dental implants:
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Cintron to learn more about zirconia dental implants. The number in Fort Lauderdale, FL is (954) 945-7355.