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Treatment

Ceramic (zirconia) implants

Ceramic implants are made of zirconia instead of titanium. Straumann's ceramic system is PURE™ Ceramic, with the ZLA® surface.1 Some patients prefer metal-free treatment; others choose ceramic for thin gums at the front of the mouth.

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In short
  • Metal-free and tooth-coloured.
  • Smaller long-term evidence base than titanium.2
  • Fewer shapes and sizes than titanium systems.

Evidence

Systematic review

Systematic reviews comparing zirconia and titanium implants report results that depend on the outcome and follow-up studied; the long-term evidence base for zirconia is smaller. 234

Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

  1. Regulatory recordFDA 510(k) K241391 — Straumann PURE Ceramic Implants — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2024-12-10. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  2. Systematic reviewPadhye NM et al. Survival and success of zirconia compared with titanium implants: systematic review and meta-analysis — Clin Oral Investig, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  3. Systematic reviewMorena D et al. Zirconia versus titanium implants: systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs — J Clin Med, 2024. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.
  4. Systematic reviewHaimov E et al. Titanium, titanium-zirconium and zirconia implant outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis — J Oral Maxillofac Res, 2023. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

Educational information only. The choice of implant system depends on your anatomy, restorative plan, bone quality and the clinician's assessment. This website does not recommend a specific implant for you.

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