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Ceramic Implants

Ceramic or zirconia dental implants for natural and lasting teeth replacement and smile restoration

Losing a tooth can kickstart a series of adverse effects on your oral health and overall well-being, aesthetics, and confidence. Dental implants offer a robust solution for long-lasting tooth replacement, and titanium is the most commonly used implant material. However, for Glen Allen, Virginia, residents who prefer to avoid metal in their dental restorations, we offer a fantastic alternate solution at Virginia Biological Dentistry. Dr. Olivia Hart specializes in fitting ceramic dental implants, ensuring a healthy teeth restoration with a natural-looking finish.

What exactly is a metal-free ceramic dental implant?

An implant is best described as an artificial device crafted to mimic a small screw that replaces the root of a lost tooth. Contrary to sitting on top of the gums, it is embedded into the jawbone. With time, the implant fuses with the jawbone and provides a sturdy base for a dental crown, bridge, or implant-retained denture. Ceramic dental implants differ from conventional titanium ones in terms of material and design. They are constructed from a highly durable white dental ceramic, providing excellent aesthetics while maintaining biocompatibility.

Ceramic Dental Implants Glen Allen VA
Ceramic Implants - Dr. Olivia Hart

Welcome to the ceramic implant page. My name is Dr. Olivia Hart and I’m the owner of Virginia Biological Dentistry. Implants is the big part of our practice. I have trained with the world leading specialist in the industry, and I’ve been placed in ceramic implant for years. They use special biological protocol to make sure that our patients can receive the implant the same day of the extraction surgery. Please check our testimonials and check our cases, and please give us a call.


What are some of the advantages of choosing ceramic dental implants?

There are many advantages to ceramic dental implants, including:

  • Natural appearance. Our ivory-colored dental implants prevent a grayish hue from showing through any thin gum tissue, so there is no risk of developing dark margins at the gum line, even if gums recede later in life.
  • Bone preservation. Ceramic dental implants help prevent bone shrinkage and deterioration, which can result in a hollow appearance in the lower portion of the face.
  • Biocompatibility. This non-metallic material minimizes the risk of allergies and does not contribute to possible corrosion in the mouth.
  • Comfort. Ceramic implants do not conduct heat or cold, eliminating potential sensitivity and ensuring a comfortable experience. They feel and function like natural teeth, providing a sense of normalcy and comfort.
  • Long-term success and oral health. The single-piece design of ceramic implants significantly reduces the risk of harmful pathogens accumulating at the connection point of the implant and the abutment. The ceramic material also prevents plaque buildup, which could lead to implant failure and gum disease.
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Dr Hart: One of the services which sets us apart from other practices is the service of ceramic implant. So patients are coming with the infected tooth and they want to get rid of the infection of course. We take the tooth out with the biological protocol. The same day we can place that ceramic implant. And that ceramic implant is very biocompatible. The tissue loves it. It heals very well and it looks great. And it’s a great, great benefit for the patient health.

Rudy Vaughan: I discovered I had a few cavities that need to be filled and more importantly even, I had some bridge work that had deteriorated from the past 30 years. So when I found out about a biological dentist and some of the health benefits from that, I decided I definitely wanted to go and have a consultation. It was great going to a dentist that has an overall focus on the health of the body, which included ceramic implants versus metal. And so I’m really glad I went that direction. Much better for my body’s health.

Ron Cummings: In the past I’ve had some difficulties with some of my dental care and I was looking for a professional who was going to be able to give me what I felt would be best for me. Specifically was looking for ceramic implants. I don’t like to put metals in my body if at all possible. Dr. Hart came up number one in this area. The results that I obtained at the end have been magnificent. The work was completed on time to a very high standard.

Rudy Vaughan: If you’re looking for a healthy and positive experience at the dentist office, then I would highly recommend Virginia Biological Dentistry.


What other services are available?

  • Zirconia or ceramic implants. Zirconia or ceramic implants are alternatives to titanium, offering an additional biocompatible tooth replacement option.
  • PRF. Integrating a patient’s blood-derived biomaterial (platelet-rich fibrin) can facilitate faster healing after placing ceramic or zirconia dental implants.
  • Laser treatment. Laser treatment is available at our office for gum and bone treatment and to clean the socket of infection. This provides a less invasive approach with reduced bleeding and faster recovery times.
  • Sedation dentistry for dental anxiety. We offer conscious sedation methods to help put you at ease during the placement and restoration of your dental implants.
  • Full mouth reconstruction with all-on-6 ceramic implants. Patients who need to replace all of the teeth in their smile may want to consider our all-on-6 implants, which allow a fixed ceramic denture to be held in place using up to six ceramic implants placed along the dental arch. 

Who can I contact to discuss natural teeth restoration with a professional?

With Dr. Hart and her team at Virginia Biological Dentistry, you will not have to compromise between a metal-free mouth and dental implant tooth replacement. We bring you the perfect solution with ceramic implants! Call us at (804) 381-6238 to book an appointment.

Dr. Olivia Hart

Dr. Olivia Hart
DDS, NMD, IABDM & ICOI Fellow & AAIP Fellow

Dr. Olivia Hart, a founder of Virginia Biological Dentistry and a highly accomplished biological dentist, is honored to serve her community in Glen Allen, Richmond VA. She has always sought to enrich her knowledge in the field of holistic/biological dental health and to offer her patients the best comprehensive dental care possible. Her Virginia Biological Dentistry provides services ranging from biocompatible ceramic restorations, ceramic implants, and extractions with a biological protocol to treatments of sleep apnea, TMJ and other specialized bio-dental services.