Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti
Founder & CEO · Endodontist & Implantologist
MDS, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, KLE's Dental College, Belgaum. 31+ years; 12,000+ implants as lead surgeon.
Treatments · Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
Ceramic Dental Implants
A metal-free, tooth-coloured implant made of zirconia ceramic, for patients who prefer to avoid metal in the mouth. Part of Sterling's holistic approach to dentistry.
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About the treatment
A ceramic implant does the same job as a titanium one: it replaces the root of a missing tooth, and a crown is fixed on top. The difference is the material. Ceramic implants are made of zirconia, a strong, white ceramic, so there is no metal in the implant.
Holistic dentistry looks at your mouth as part of your overall health, and many patients ask for a metal-free option for that reason. Because zirconia is white, it also avoids the grey shadow a metal implant can sometimes show through thin gums at the front of the mouth.
Not every case suits a ceramic implant. Your CBCT scan, your bone, your bite and the position of the missing tooth decide whether ceramic or titanium is the better choice, and Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti will explain the options for your case.
At Sterling
What makes ceramic implants different here
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Metal-free option
Zirconia implants with no metal, for patients who prefer to avoid it or have a metal sensitivity.
02
3D CBCT planning
The bone, nerves and sinus are mapped before the implant is placed, so the choice of material is made on your scan.
03
In-house lab
The crown on your implant is designed and made at Sterling and matched to your natural teeth.
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Led by Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti
12,000+ implants as lead surgeon, in more than 31 years of practice.
What to expect
Your treatment, step by step
- 1
Consultation & CBCT scan
A full examination and a 3D scan, and a discussion of whether ceramic or titanium suits your case.
- 2
Digital plan
The implant position and the final crown are planned on screen before treatment.
- 3
Implant placement
The zirconia implant is placed under local anaesthesia; sedation is available.
- 4
Healing
The implant bonds with the bone over the following weeks to months, as with any implant; your dentist will tell you the time for your case.
- 5
Your new tooth
The final ceramic crown, made in the in-house lab, is fitted and checked for bite and comfort.
Your doctors
The specialists for this treatment
Dr. Anurag Bhagat
Partner · Orthodontist & Implantologist
MDS, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, KLE's Dental College, Belgaum. Advanced degree in implantology, Australia. 31+ years.
Dr. Aarti Tiwari Dhawan
Senior Consultant · Aesthetic, Restorative & Implant Dentistry
BDS, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College, Mumbai. Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry, State University of New York. 22+ years.
Dr. Maithilie Aggarwal
Prosthodontist · Implantologist & Aesthetic Dentist
MDS, Prosthodontics, ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research. 7+ years.
Dr. Shivangi Kumar Batra
Endodontist · Conservative & Cosmetic Dentistry
MDS, D.Y. Patil Dental College, Pune; BDS, Bharati Vidyapeeth. 19+ years; with Sterling since 2010.
Dr. Sania Shaikh
Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentist · Implantologist
BDS, M.A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune. Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry, University of Greifswald, Germany. 11+ years.
Questions
Ceramic Implants: common questions
What is a ceramic implant?+
An implant made of zirconia, a strong white ceramic, instead of titanium. It replaces the tooth root, and a crown is fixed on top, just like a titanium implant.
Is a ceramic implant completely metal-free?+
Yes. The implant itself is zirconia ceramic, and the crown on top can also be metal-free ceramic.
Is ceramic better than titanium?+
Neither is better for everyone. Titanium has the longest clinical record and suits almost every case. Ceramic is chosen for patients who want a metal-free option or for some front teeth. Your scan and bite decide which suits you.
Can ceramic implants be used for full-mouth treatment?+
It depends on the case. Most full-arch treatments use titanium implants; ask Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti whether a ceramic option suits yours.
What does a ceramic implant cost?+
The cost depends on the implant, the crown and whether grafting is needed. Every case is quoted after a consultation and CBCT scan.
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