Current Findings Regarding Zirconia Implants
- 30 March 2012
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
- Vol. 16 (1), 124-137
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1708-8208.2012.00454.x
Abstract
The present article aims to analyze the available clinical data on the survival and success rate of dental zirconia implants (ZI). Studies (2006-2011) listed in the bibliography were obtained by using the key words "zirconia, zirconium, implants, dental, clinical" and combinations of these in different databases and on the internet. These articles served as a basis for the article. A total of 17 clinical studies were found, involving 1,675 implants and 1,274 patients. In 16 studies, one-piece implant systems were investigated. The survival rates for ZI range from 74-98% after 12-56 months, with success rates between 79.6-91.6% 6-12 months after prosthetic restoration. However, the design of most of the studies show considerable shortcomings, and only low evidence level. The small number of studies and the limited period of observation permit only a qualified statement on the clinical success of ZI. The results available to date indicate that ZI are inferior to titanium implants (TI) with regard to survival and success rates. Well-conducted long-term studies are urgently needed to permit a meaningful assessment of the survival or success rates of ZI and a statement concerning their application as an alternative to TI.This publication has 30 references indexed in Scilit:
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