Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine - Department of Periodontology

Introduction: The treatment of totally or partially edentulous patients with osseointegrated implants is an increasing part of daily dental practice. The greater aesthetic and functional demands made by these patients have created a constant pressure to find a more esthetic implants material. Zirconia implants display features of osseointegration similar to those of titanium implants Objectives: to compare and evaluate clinically and radiographically the use of one piece customized zirconia implant with surface treatment using selective infiltration etching technique and titanium implant in aesthetic zone Materials and methods: Sixteen patients were selected for the study, divided into two groups. Group I received the Zirconia implants and group II received Titanium implants. Two implants failed in group I and one implant failed in group II. RESULTS: Sixteen patients were selected for the study, divided into two groups. Group I received the Zirconia implants and group II received Titanium implants. Two implants failed in group I and one implant failed in group II. Conclusion: Within the limitation of this study, the use of custom-made one-piece Zirconia dental implant resulted in the same level of esthetics in comparison to Titanium dental implant

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