PITEAM COLUMN – Single implant in zirconia in the esthetic area – a case report

Vol. 13 – Number 51 – 2022 PITEAM COLUMN Page 28-34 Single implant in zirconia in the esthetic area – a case report Luiz Carlos Carmo Filho1 Josuel Novais1 Rander Moreira Macedo2 Paula Porto Spada3 Flavia Sukekava4 ABSTRACT Zirconium dioxide implants, also called zirconia implants, have emerged on the market as a material option in rehabilitation with osseointegrated implants and their use has had an upward learning curve over the last few years. The aim of this study was to report a case in which an immediate single-body zirconia implant was used, associated with a subepitlhelial connective tissue graft, and immediate loading. The results showed totally adequate, from both a technical point of view and in terms of patient’s satisfaction. Clinical studies with long term follow-up are needed to further clarify the properties, advantages, and indications of zirconia implants. Descriptors: Dental implants for single tooth, rehabilitation, case reports. 1 Implantology – Positivo University. 2 Prosthesis – Universidade Positivo. 3 Periodontics – Universidade Positivo. 4 Periodontics – Private clinic. DOI: 10.24077/2022;135102466268