ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Zirconia Dental Implant Designs and Surface Modifications: A Narrative Review.
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- Microbial evaluation of zirconia and titanium implants in the anterior mandibula: a randomized controlled clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Overcoming the Biomechanical Limitations of Titanium-Zirconia Dental Implants: Rationale for a Novel Ti-PEEK-Zr Tri-Layered Concept.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- In-vitro characterization and evaluation of innovative surface modifications of zirconia implants for the optimization of hard and soft tissue management.International journal of implant dentistry · 2026Article
- Cellular Responses at the Zirconia Dental Implant Interface: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Biomechanical evaluation of implant materials and connection designs: a structured narrative review of titanium and zirconia.Odontology · 2026Review
- Regulation of Pre-Osteoblasts Seeded onto Titanium and Zirconia Through Modification by Hydrofluoric Acid and LPS Challenge.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Time-sequentially released bilayer sandwich cerium oxide nanoparticles on femtosecond laser-treated zirconia implant surface for enhanced antibacterial and osseointegration capacity.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Hydrophilicity, wettability, and elemental analysis of zirconia implant ceramic after surface conditioning methods as a function of storage time.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Mussel-inspired silica, strontium, and fluoride-doped hydroxyapatite/BMP-2 composite coating: a new strategy to enhance the bioactivity of zirconia implants.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Surface modifications of titanium dental implants: optimizing antibacterial activity and osteoimmunomodulation.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Review
- Microporous zirconium-coated titanium surfaces for dental implant application: Surface characterization, bioactivity and effect on the oral biofilm formation.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2025Article
- Effects of Laser Applications on Fibroblasts Cultured on Zirconia Surfaces-A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Porous titania-coated zirconia: preparation and osteogenic performance evaluation.RSC advances · 2025Article
- A prospective observational study regarding host-derived immunological parameters around zirconia implants in comparison to natural teeth following flap surgery.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
- Mechanisms of Strength Degradation of Dental Zirconia Due to Glazing: Dependence on Glaze Thickness.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Implant Surface Decontamination Methods That Can Impact Implant Wettability.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Patient Centricity-An Empirical Research on Titanium Dental Implants and Their Adverse Effects on Health Condition.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Titanium currently has a well-established position as the gold standard for manufacturing dental implants; however, it is not free of flaws. Mentions of possible soft-tissue discoloration, corrosion, and possible allergic reactions have led to the development of zirconia dental implants. Various techniques for the surface modification of titanium have been applied to increase titanium implants' ability to osseointegrate. Similarly, to achieve the best possible results, zirconia dental implants have also had their surface modified to promote proper healing and satisfactory long-term results. Despite zirconium oxide being a ceramic material, not simply a metal, there have been mentions of it being susceptible to corrosion too. In this article, we aim to review the literature available on zirconia implants, the available techniques for the surface modification of zirconia, and the effects of these techniques on zirconia's biological properties. Zirconia's biocompatibility and ability to osseointegrate appears unquestionably good. Despite some of its mechanical properties being, factually, inferior to those of titanium, the benefits seem to outweigh the drawbacks. Zirconia implants show very good success rates in clinical research. This is partially due to available methods of surface treatment, including nanotopography alterations, which allow for improved wettability, bone-to-implant contact, and osteointegration in general.
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