Compared with removable denture and porcelain tooth, dental implant is a freestanding way of restoration, generally causing no harm. Besides, it also enjoys a number of merits, such as strong stability, sound mastication and great comfort. Many people are wondering what kind of material it’s made of.

    According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, an implant tooth composes of dental implant, abutment and crown. 

    1.Dental implant

    Functioning as a tooth root, dental implant is a small post made of titanium, a kind of nonmagnetic metal. Moreover, titanium enjoys so good a biocompatibility that it can firmly integrate into alveolar bone. 

    2.Abutment

    Following that the dental implant has been securely anchored in the jaw, an abutment will be placed over it, serving to connect the artificial root with dental crown. Currently there are two materials available — titanium and all porcelain, both of which enjoy a good performance. 

    3.Dental crown

    As for the dental crown, there are various materials, including ordinary metal like nichrome and cobalt-chromium alloy, precious metal like rhotanium and Au-Pt alloy, and porcelain like zirconium dioxide. Generally speaking, all ceramic material is the best one among the three, followed subsequently by precious metal. However, you might as well choose the one that fits your condition the best. After all, the fittest one will the be the best one, in terms of dental treatment. 

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