All That You Need to Know About Zirconia Dental Implants (Part 10)
A titanium implant’s limit is at the bone level, hence, it is possible that bacteria could seep into places where your toothbrush couldn’t reach.
The metal appearance of titanium needs the placement of the post deep into the gum to hide the color of the metal.
It’s also done to avoid discoloration of the gum and it does not appear pleasantly.
Bacteria may enter the gums at a much faster metal rate at surfaces. Metals are harder to clean. Oxidation and corrosion may also happen.
Titanium implants can end up with bacteria and liquids like pus to penetrate between the two parts, resulting in infection and halitosis (bad breath).
The main differences between zirconia implants and titanium implants root from the facts that titanium is metal and vulnerable to corrosion while zirconia is a bio-inert ceramic material that isn’t likely to cause allergies or infections. It also comes in one piece to keep the material from gathering food pieces that rot and feed bacteria, which in turn will cause gum inflammation, gingivitis, or even outright periodontal disease of the surrounding teeth.