A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Zirconia Dental Implants: 10-Year Follow-Up

Abstract

Purpose. The aim is to evaluate the survival and success rates, as well as the marginal bone loss (MBL) and periodontal indexes, of zirconia implants with 10-year follow-up. Materials and Methods. 10 patients were selected and 26 one-piece zirconia implants were used for the rehabilitation of single tooth or partially edentulous ridge. After 10 years, a clinical-radiographic evaluation was performed in order to estimate peri-implant tissue health and marginal bone loss. Results. The survival and success rates were 100%. The average marginal bone loss from baseline to 120 months after surgery was 0.92 ± 0.97 mm. Conclusion. One-piece zirconia dental implants are characterised by high biocompatibility, low plaque adhesion, and absence of microgap that can be related to the clinical success of these implants.

Effect of restoration material on marginal bone resorption around modified anatomic zirconia dental implants: A randomised controlled trial

“…Therefore, this approach was chosen in this study. Moreover, the per-mucosal part of the one-piece implant was custom-made to fit the anatomical site, and to improve tissues healing [ 13 ]. Bacterial accumulation and leakage from the implant-abutment connection, and its harmful effects on MBR were neutralized by the one-piece design of this zirconia implant.…”

“…Also, allergic reactions to titanium have been reported [ 11 ]. Zirconia appears to be a suitable implant material due to its tooth-like color, mechanical properties, biocompatibility and low plaque affinity [ 12 , 13 ]. Zirconia dental implants could be alternative to titanium implants that may show dark unfavorable shade through peri-implant soft tissues.…”

Clinical and radiographic outcomes of zirconia dental implants—A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…TA B L E 1 Characteristics of clinical studies investigating implant survival. One study did not provide any information regarding MBL (Brunello et al, 2022), 5 studies used periapical radiographs to determine MBL between implant placement and the last follow-up investigation (Balmer et al, 2020;Borgonovo et al, 2021;Gahlert et al, 2022;Grassi et al, 2015;Kohal et al, 2020).…”

“…Based on the eligibility criteria, only observational studies were included for data extraction and further statistical analysis. 48 implants) were included in the analysis ( [Balmer et al, 2020;Borgonovo et al, 2021;Brunello et al, 2022;Gahlert et al, 2022;Grassi et al, 2015;Kohal et al, 2020], [ Table 1]). The risk of bias assessment of these studies is shown in Table 6.…”

Functionalization of zirconia ceramic with fibronectin proteins enhanced bioactivity and osteogenic response of osteoblast-like cells

“…Furthermore, it displays unique mechanical properties such as high fracture resistance, high bending strength, high corrosion resistance, and radiopacity. Lower bacterial adhesion reduces the likelihood of inflammation in peri-implant tissues, and also encourages the usage of zirconia ceramic ( Bona et al, 2015 ; Borgonovo et al, 2021 ).…”