Are there any risks associated with using Zirconia?
One of the main risks associated with Zirconium based implants is radioactivity. Zirconium at any time can contain a certain number of radioactive isotopes. This can lead to an increased chance of various Oral cancers. Generally implants are produced from Zirconia material with extremely low radiation emission levels however all manufacturers of Zirconia dental implants are asked to produce a declaration of radioactivity for their Zirconium based dental products. Zirconia implants are definitely a viable option for you if you want to get new dental implants but be sure to talk through all your options with your dentist first. Read our article on titanium dental implants to learn more about this more commonly used implant material.
