ALL-CERAMIC ZIRCONIA IMPLANTS
In the Right Conditions an All-Ceramic Zirconia Implant can be Placed on the Same Day of the Extraction
Total Mouth Fitness is excited to now offer Zirconia dental implants for replacement of missing teeth. This is brand new technology in the United States and provides an elegant, healthy way to restore function and esthetics. In April, 2009, Dr. Wilke became the first person in San Antonio to have a zirconia implant placed in his mouth and has now completed the restoration with an all ceramic CEREC crown.
For 30 years, implants have been an elegant way of replacing missing teeth, but we have not recommended them due to health concerns when implanting titanium into bone. The big advantage of implants is the preservation of healthy tooth structure, which must be removed when crown preparations are made for a tooth supported bridge. We have been looking for a healthy alternative to titanium implants for many years.
Total Mouth Fitness is excited to now offer Zirconia dental implants for replacement of missing teeth. This is brand new technology in the United States and provides an elegant, healthy way to restore function and esthetics. In April, 2009, Dr. Wilke became the first person in San Antonio to have a zirconia implant placed in his mouth and has now completed the restoration with an all ceramic CEREC crown.
For 30 years, implants have been an elegant way of replacing missing teeth, but we have not recommended them due to health concerns when implanting titanium into bone. The big advantage of implants is the preservation of healthy tooth structure, which must be removed when crown preparations are made for a tooth supported bridge. We have been looking for a healthy alternative to titanium implants for many years.
Z-Look3 Zirconia Implants from Switzerland have recently been FDA approved and are now offered at Total Mouth Fitness for their health advantages and beauty! Zirconia is classified as a ceramic and does not conduct electricity; therefore, it has no negative effect on meridian energy pathways. Research shows that the human immune system regards zirconia as “self” and therefore does not react to it.
One problem with titanium implants is that they can show through gum tissue as dark purple, especially on the upper anterior region. Since Zirconia is pure white, it avoids this problem and makes very esthetic, life like restorations.
Z-Look3 Implants are a one piece design. This has some advantages and one disadvantage. One advantage is that a one piece design is very strong. Another is that this eliminates the microgap that is a place for bacteria to colonize under the gum line with 2 piece designs. The one disadvantage is that the white implant sticks out of the gum 4-5mm from the time of surgery. The implant must be protected from any pressure or loads from chewing or the tongue while it heals. Therefore, a protective splint, like a thin clear sports protector, must be worn for 3-6 months. An all ceramic CEREC crown is then made and cemented over the implant. See the Z-Look3 Brochure to learn more.
Z-Look3 Zirconia Implants from Switzerland have recently been FDA approved and are now offered at Total Mouth Fitness for their health advantages and beauty! Zirconia is classified as a ceramic and does not conduct electricity; therefore, it has no negative effect on meridian energy pathways. Research shows that the human immune system regards zirconia as “self” and therefore does not react to it.
One problem with titanium implants is that they can show through gum tissue as dark purple, especially on the upper anterior region. Since Zirconia is pure white, it avoids this problem and makes very esthetic, life like restorations.
Z-Look3 Implants are a one piece design. This has some advantages and one disadvantage. One advantage is that a one piece design is very strong. Another is that this eliminates the microgap that is a place for bacteria to colonize under the gum line with 2 piece designs. The one disadvantage is that the white implant sticks out of the gum 4-5mm from the time of surgery. The implant must be protected from any pressure or loads from chewing or the tongue while it heals. Therefore, a protective splint, like a thin clear sports protector, must be worn for 3-6 months. An all ceramic CEREC crown is then made and cemented over the implant. See the Z-Look3 Brochure to learn more.
Z-Look3 Zirconia Implants from Switzerland have recently been FDA approved and are now offered at Total Mouth Fitness for their health advantages and beauty! Zirconia is classified as a ceramic and does not conduct electricity; therefore, it has no negative effect on meridian energy pathways. Research shows that the human immune system regards zirconia as “self” and therefore does not react to it.
One problem with titanium implants is that they can show through gum tissue as dark purple, especially on the upper anterior region. Since Zirconia is pure white, it avoids this problem and makes very esthetic, life like restorations.
Z-Look3 Implants are a one piece design. This has some advantages and one disadvantage. One advantage is that a one piece design is very strong. Another is that this eliminates the microgap that is a place for bacteria to colonize under the gum line with 2 piece designs. The one disadvantage is that the white implant sticks out of the gum 4-5mm from the time of surgery. The implant must be protected from any pressure or loads from chewing or the tongue while it heals. Therefore, a protective splint, like a thin clear sports protector, must be worn for 3-6 months. An all ceramic CEREC crown is then made and cemented over the implant. See the Z-Look3 Brochure to learn more.