Titanium Allergy: Is Zirconia a Viable Alternative?

• Main Authors: Ana Sofi a de Sousa Moreira (Author), Ana Patrícia Silva MAgalhães (Author), Bruno Miguel Santos Carvalho (Author), Juliana Cardoso Costa Santos (Author), Ana Isabel Pereira Portela (Author), Mário Ramalho de Vasconcelos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions - Peertechz Publications, 2017-04-12.
• Subjects: Review Article
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Highlight and discuss the properties of zirconia compared to titanium, in the case of titanium allergies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The research was divided into 3 themes: Titanium Allergies: clinical cases reported, with the key-words: Titanium allergy; Dental Implants, in the databases MEDLINE / PubMed, Google Scholar and the archives of the library of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto. <br></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dental implants are a good approach for replacement of lost teeth. Titanium and titanium alloys are the material of choice for fabrication of dental implants. However there is a possibility of allergic reactions occur. In that way, zirconia seems to be a potential alternative to titanium implants because of its biocompatibility, mechanical properties, aesthetics and low plaque affi nity. <br></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Zirconia dental implants have the potential to become an alternative however further clinical scientifi c information is needed.</p>