A holistic dental implant dentist considers how your tooth replacement aligns with overall body wellness. Holistic dentistry is about viewing the whole person and utilizing the most natural or holistic tools and materials available to maintain their smile's health.
Traditionally, dental implants call for the following pieces:
- Titanium screws that stand in for your lost tooth roots
- Abutments that top your new tooth roots
- Dental crowns or a prosthetic affixed to the abutments
At Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego, we take a more natural approach.
Redefining Tooth Replacement with a Holistic View
We use zirconia dental implants because we believe they're more natural and compatible compared to titanium or traditional dental implants.
Zirconia dental implants are as durable as traditional implants, but they offer additional benefits.
Here are just a few of the holistic benefits of metal-free dental implants in Lake Oswego:
- Natural-Looking Appearance: Zirconia implants tend to look more natural at the gumline.
- Temperature Compatible: Typically, zirconia is more resistant to heat than metal.
- Reduced Infection Risk: Zirconia is resistant to bacteria, and they are less invasive than traditional implants.
- Less Risk of Implant Rejection: Because zirconia doesn’t corrode, there is less risk of implant failure.
- Peace of Mind: Patients often feel more at ease with a biocompatible material in their body compared to metal.
Demystifying Metal-Free Dental Implants: How Zirconia Works
Zirconia works through osseointegration. In other words, zirconia can integrate and bond with your jawbone, creating a stable and secure environment for your new smile.
Introducing Zirconia: The Metal-Free Alternative
If you would like more information about our holistic approach to tooth replacement or are ready to schedule an appointment with our holistic implant dentist in Oswego Lake, please contact a friendly dental team member today at (503) 675-7300 to get started. You can also request an appointment online.
We are happy to work with financing through CareCredit.