{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Zirconia vs. Titanium: The Implant Debate – PDP264","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8799bdcf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2821,"description":"Is titanium still the gold standard for implants?\nAre zirconia implants just hype from biological dentistry… or something more?\nDo ceramic implants really integrate as well as titanium?\nAnd should we already be offering patients a choice?\nZirconia implants are no longer a fringe concept—they’re entering mainstream conversations. In this episode, Dr. Pav Khaira returns to break down the science, clinical decision-making, and real-world application of zirconia vs titanium implants. From corrosion and osteoimmunology to occlusion and case selection, this is a practical, evidence-led discussion for clinicians navigating modern implant options.\n https://youtu.be/-RCvf2KOdSc \nWatch PDP264 on YouTube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Thriving in Challenging Times\n💡 Prioritize quality sleep—it sharpens decision-making, improves mood, and reduces irritability (6–7 solid hours beats longer, disrupted sleep).\n➡️ Remember, stress comes from how we respond, not the situation itself—focus on what you can control and let go of the rest.\n📢 Lean on your support system and make time for reflection and gratitude—they help reframe pressure and build resilience.\nKey Takeaways\nZirconia implants integrate just as well as titanium, with comparable clinical outcomes\nEarly healing may be slightly faster around zirconia, but long-term results are similar\nTitanium can corrode over time, releasing particles linked to peri-implantitis\nZirconia does not corrode, removing this biological risk factor\nModern implant thinking focuses on osteoimmunology, not just osseointegration\nZirconia implants are often one-piece → no microgap and improved crestal bone stability\nSurgical placement must be highly precise—zirconia is less forgiving than titanium\nGuided osteotomy is strongly recommended for ceramic implants\nFracture risk in modern zirconia implants is low when manufactured correctly\nHot isostatic pressing significantly increases zirconia strength and reduces defects\nCase selection is critical—limited bone...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}