Who wants to lose their natural teeth? Nobody! At least that’s everyone’s wish. Unfortunately, tooth loss is common in America, with more than 120 million Americans missing at least one or more teeth! While losing teeth is never fun, the good news is that there are numerous tooth replacement options to fix your gaps. Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD offers metal-free dental implants designed to act, look, and perform like your natural teeth.
Our non-metal dental implants
When patients hear about dental implants, they are excited because they know they are getting a permanent solution to their missing teeth. However, you should know about the different types of dental implants to get a solution that works best for you.
Dr. Nicolas Ravon offers zirconia dental implants — a non-metal alternative to titanium implants. Instead of metal, zirconia provides a ceramic solution that’s durable and natural-looking, just like its metal counterparts.
Zirconia implants can be used in the same manner as conventional dental implants. Dr. Ravon may use non-metal dental implants to:
- Replace a single tooth
- Anchor a dental bridge to replace several missing teeth in a row
- Stabilize dentures when missing all of your teeth
Since not all patients can benefit from non-metal implants, you should book a consultation with Dr. Ravon to establish your eligibility. If implants aren’t suitable for you, we will suggest other tooth replacement options to rebuild your smile.
The dental implant procedure
Installing zirconia implants isn’t that different from titanium dental implants, but subtle differences exist. First, you should book a consultation with a dentist to determine your candidacy. If given the go-ahead, we take digital x-rays and scans of your mouth to establish the right place to position the implant.
Next, we numb your mouth and incise your gums to expose the jawbone. We then drill a small hole in your bone and insert an implant to act as your root. We then place a healing cap and suture the surgical site to kick start recovery.
Zirconia implants have a one-piece design — the implant and the abutment (connector) are connected. Unlike titanium implants, you don’t need a second surgery to insert an abutment in zirconia implants. Once the implant fuses with the bone (after 4-6 months), we restore your tooth with a crown, denture, or bridge, depending on the number of teeth missing.
Benefits of zirconia ceramic implants
Non-metal implants offer many benefits, including:
- They don’t irritate the soft tissues, hence faster healing
- Unlike titanium implants, ceramic crowns don’t trigger an allergic reaction
- Resistance to corrosion
- Non-metal implants don’t conduct heat; therefore, no unpleasant sensations in the mouth
- They are more natural-looking because they don’t have metal that may peek out through the gums
- They offer optimal bone integration
- They are easy to maintain because there are no gaps for bacteria to infiltrate
- Zirconia implants are more malleable than titanium, thus easier to adjust
Tooth Replacement Near Me in Beverly Hills, California
Would you like to replace your missing teeth in Beverly Hills, CA? Please dial (310) 275-5325 to schedule an appointment with Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD for biocompatible, metal-free dental implants.