I'm highly considering having Zirconium implants done.
My biological dentist is trying to persuade me not to do the Zirconium implants because he said some times split and don't work.
He's trying to convince me to do Titanium implants which I absolutely refuse to do.
Posted by somadoc (Member # 43609) on :
Are false teeth not an option?
Posted by tickalert (Member # 7033) on :
I really want teeth that look natural.
Obviously I don't want to put metal in my mouth when it's been such an issue in the past.
My biological dentists assures me that I should be fine with teeth implants.
I'm not comfortable with that answer.
Posted by oxygenbabe (Member # 5831) on :
I want zirconium, too. I have a very persnickety immune system and since titanium constantly gives off metal ions I'd probably develop antibodies to it sooner or later.
Zirconium doesn't do that as much (I don't believe claims that it doesn't at all, since its close to titanium. But it's better).
In Europe they use them. I wonder about Mexico. Cheaper, too.
Posted by dbpei (Member # 33574) on :
I regret getting my titanium dental implant. It seems that since I got that in 2008, I have had many dental issues including 2 root canals and eventual loss of hearing in the ear on that side.
I can't prove any of it is related, but I think the implant may have done something to my immune system to allow Lyme spirochetes to start to win. I now have a cyst directly above the titanium implant in my maxillary sinus. I must listen to what sounds like a short wave radio being tuned 24/7. I also have squeezing, buzzing and electrical sensations in my face and jaw that are so annoying.
I am awaiting results of MELISA blood testing to see if I am allergic to or sensitive to titanium and the other metals in my implant. I am having difficulty finding an oral surgeon willing to take my 'intact' dental implant out.