title: Mechanical, biological and clinical aspects of zirconia implants.
abstract: The objective of this narrative overview is to discuss several in vitro and in vivo studies regarding the performance of one-piece zirconia implants in combination with the description of two clinical scenarios where zirconia implant prototypes were utilized with emphasis on the possible scientific and clinical concerns that may affect the functional, biological and esthetic long-term outcomes.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Van Dooren
authors.forename: Marcelo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Calamita
authors.forename: Murilo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Calgaro
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Coachman
authors.forename: Jonathan L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ferencz
authors.forename: Claudio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pinho
authors.forename: Nelson R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003442:Crowns; D015921:Dental Implants; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D057893:Immediate Dental Implant Loading / Q000379:methods; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D055595:Mechanical Phenomena; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013499:Surface Properties; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: C077540:Bio-Oss; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D008903:Minerals; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide