Zirconia implants in oral implantology – a review article

So far dental implants have taken over the field of dentistry as the most approachable method for replacement of missing teeth wherever possible. However as newer advances are being made to combat the existing hurdles of aesthetics and durability, a newer material for dental implants has been in revision. Zirconia has emerged as a new material for dental implants. This review article aims to review Zirconia based on its aesthetics, mechanical properties, surface roughness standards, biocompatibility, integration, bacterial colonization, soft tissue responses and compare it to the existing widely used titanium implants. Based on the reviews we conclude that zirconia has earned a valuable place in the field of dental implantology and further research and awareness of the same needs to be done to enhance the treatment standards provided to patients.