Osseointegration of zirconia dental implants in animal investigations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ceramic dental implants have been commercially available since almost 40 years [1]. Initially made from mono- or polycrystalline aluminum oxide (Al2O3), this bulk material was retired from the market for apparent mechanical weakness resulting in a poor clinical outcome [2]. Nowadays, ceramic dental implants are mainly produced from yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP), offering improved fracture toughness and flexural strength [3]. Several clinical investigations addressing the outcome of implants made from Y-TZP have been published in recent years.
Source: Dental Materials - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research