Zirconia is well-regarded for its physical, biological, and optical properties, making it ideal for prosthetics and restorative uses. It has also proven to be a reliable implant material. This presentation will discuss zirconia as an implantable bioceramic material and the rationale, indications, and benefits of ceramic implants.
Objectives:
Understand zirconia as a bioceramic material.
Understand and appreciate zirconia’s behavior in bone and the oral environment.
The difference between biotolerance and biocompatibility.
Understand the role of implant materials in peri-implant health.