Ceramic Implant Care

For many years, titanium dental implants have been the most popular and widely utilized type of dental implant. However, in recent years, a newer type of dental implant has begun its rise in popularity – ceramic (zirconia) dental implants. This metal-free alternative is offered by Dr. Olivia Hart and the team at Virginia Biological Dentistry in Glen Allen, Virginia, to patients seeking a biocompatible option for tooth replacement. Ceramic dental implants are becoming more and more popular among patients that look for biocompatible alternatives or do not want titanium implants. Once ceramic implants are placed and restored with ceramic crowns routine professional cleanings are imperative.  

Professional Cleanings at Virginia Biological Dentistry

We offer a specialized cleaning utilizing a technology and treatment, known as the AIRFLOW®. This is an innovative method of teeth cleaning which uses naturally derived xylitol and oxygenated water. The technology uses kinetic energy to project a stream of controlled, high-pressure air, warm ozonated water, and a powder form of xylitol. We only use high-tech Erythritol based powder that is specifically effective in removing Biofilm – a sticky film of bad bacteria and other harmful microorganisms; young calculus; surface stains; plaque; tartar; or food deposits, basically anything that should NOT be on your teeth! This minimally invasive treatment can remove these harmful elements from multiple surfaces, including enamel, soft tissue, dentine, restorations, and are especially useful under the gums, where the ceramic implant lies.  The hygiene appointments are critical to long-term care of all of your teeth, especially the ceramic implants.

Home Care

While natural teeth have a tight seal at the gumline, a dental implant circles a smidge looser, meaning food particles could get stuck at the gumline more easily. We recommend using an electric toothbrush with a non-abrasive toothpaste to ensure that your ceramic crown and gums are not abraded. Using a waterpik device is the ideal way to care for the gums surrounding the implant. We recommend using the waterpik daily, on the highest setting, once you feel comfortable using it. The waterpik irrigates underneath the gums, and around the implant, flushing out any food particles and plaque, which can cause inflammation and infection. You may add warm water to the waterpik, and a teaspoon of mouthwash, such as Stellalife or PerioClear, both of which are available at our practice.

If you have any questions about caring for your dental implant, please contact Dr. Hart and our team here at Virginia Biological Dentistry by calling (804) 381-6238.

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.

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