Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2026, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (8): 2063-2071.doi: 10.12307/2026.561

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Comparison of performance and clinical effects of zirconia and titanium implants

Yang Qiongqiong, Liu Wei   

  1. Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
  • Received:2024-11-29 Accepted:2025-01-25 Online:2026-03-18 Published:2025-07-24
  • Contact: Liu Wei, Chief physician, Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
  • About author:Yang Qiongqiong, Physician, Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lack of teeth affects chewing ability and pronunciation ability, leading to an unknown face, inducing gastrointestinal diseases. Dental implants are the best way to repair dental deletions.
OBJECTIVE: To review the differences in mechanical properties, biocompatibility, surface treatment technology, bone integration ability and clinical effects of two different implant materials (zirconia and titanium).
METHODS: The CNKI, WanFang databases and ScienceDirect, Medline, and PubMed databases were searched by computer. The relevant literature published from 2014 to 2024 was retrieved with the keywords “zirconia implant, titanium implant, mechanical property, biocompatibility, surface treatment, osseointegration, clinical efficacy” in Chinese and English. The articles were screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and 102 articles were finally included for review.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Zirconia implants occupy an important position in the field of oral repair owing to their excellent aesthetic effects and good biocompatibility. However, the elastic modulus of the oxide is high, and the pressure on the bone tissue around the implant increases, which affects bone integration. Titanium implants are known for their good biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties in clinical applications. Titanium materials have a lower elastic modulus and excellent bone integration capabilities, which can maintain stability when titanium implants can bear a large bite force. However, their aesthetic effects are relatively poor. There may be problems, such as long-term use of metal allergies. Therefore, when selecting implants, doctors should comprehensively consider the aesthetic effects, mechanical properties, and biochemical compatibility of implants based on the specific circumstances and repair needs of patients to provide patients with personalized treatment plans. 


Key words: zirconia, titanium, implant, mechanical performance, biocompatibility, surface treatment, osseointegration, clinical efficacy, engineered dental material

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