Ceramic implants in Essen

Our focus: SDS ceramic implants

Reasons to consider ceramic — and a decision that suits you.

Would you like fixed dental restorations while paying particular attention to the materials used? At diadentis in Essen, we mainly use zirconia ceramic implants by SDS – Swiss Dental Solutions. When selecting them, we consider your full clinical findings, your wishes and the later restoration with crowns or bridges.

Reasons to consider this material option

• Ceramic rather than titanium: The implant body consists of zirconia ceramic. If you want a metal-free restoration, the abutment, connecting components and dental restoration should also be selected together with us.
• A light-coloured foundation: The white material colour can be useful for aesthetic planning, particularly in visible areas and with thin gums. The result also depends on the gums, implant position and restoration.
• Selecting a suitable system: SDS offers different implant designs and restorative components. We select a solution suitable for your clinical findings; not every variant is appropriate for every starting situation.
• Immediate placement as a possible option: In suitable cases, an implant can be placed directly after tooth removal. This does not promise immediate loading or definitive teeth on the same day.

More than a question of materials

Our holistic approach begins with a thorough initial examination. We discuss not only the missing tooth, but also your other teeth, gums, function and medical history. You learn which treatment we recommend, why we recommend it and what costs are planned.

The decision also involves comparing alternatives. Titanium implants have been established for many years. For ceramic implants, the strength of the evidence depends on the specific system; long-term data are more limited for two-piece systems in particular. Ceramic implants can also be lost, fracture or be affected by inflammation. Careful planning, daily care and regular check-ups remain important.

The SDS “100 Reasons” series: our assessment

SDS presents its treatment system in the “100 Reasons” series. This manufacturer information is also aimed at dentists working in implantology. For your consultation, we have explained selected topics in accessible terms and compared them with the clinical guideline. The series is not a list of 100 independently proven benefits for every patient.

Further reading: SDS: launch of the “100 Reasons” series (manufacturer post on LinkedIn) · SDS patient information (manufacturer, English) · DGI: S3 guideline on ceramic implants. External content opens only when clicked; no third-party videos or widgets are embedded.

Who may be suitable for ceramic implants?

Your material preference is a starting point, but is not in itself an indication for treatment. We assess the available bone, gums, space for the future restoration and cleaning options. Existing periodontitis, smoking, diabetes and severe grinding can also influence planning. Inflammation must first be treated specifically. This assessment determines whether an implant is appropriate and which preparatory steps are needed.

At diadentis, this decision forms part of the thorough initial examination and, where several areas are affected, the overall rehabilitation plan. A tooth that can be preserved does not become an implant case simply because ceramic is preferred.

What do one-piece and two-piece mean?

In a one-piece implant, the artificial tooth root and abutment form a single fixed unit. In a two-piece system, the implant body and abutment are connected. Depending on the system, connecting parts containing metal may be used. A completely metal-free restoration is also possible with two-piece SDS implants. Therefore, all components must be checked if you want a completely metal-free restoration. The specific system and your clinical findings are decisive; with two-piece ceramic implants in particular, we also discuss the more limited long-term data on the connection between components.

Clinical references: S3 guideline on ceramic implants (DGI/DGZMK, PDF) and ITI consensus on implant materials (2023).

What aftercare does a ceramic implant need?

Ceramic implants also need daily care and regular check-ups. These assess the tissues around the implant and how well the restoration can be cleaned. The intervals depend on the findings and your personal risk. The material does not replace this care.

Risk assessment and aftercare are based, among other sources, on the EFP S3 guideline on peri-implant diseases (2023).

How are the costs planned?

An implant restoration involves several steps: diagnostics, implant placement, bone augmentation if needed, and the abutment and crown or bridge. We explain the planned services and prepare an individual cost plan. Possible reimbursement must be clarified for your insurance plan and treatment plan.

Further cost factors are explained under Costs of the complete implant restoration. Our biologically oriented and holistic treatment approach explains how we bring clinical findings, material choices and your personal goals together.

What does treatment with ceramic implants involve?

After implant diagnostics, we plan the alternatives, material, position and future restoration. At our practice, a 3D X-ray is a prerequisite for every implant placement. Where necessary, preliminary treatment or bone augmentation comes first. Implant placement is followed by healing, check-ups and the definitive restoration.

Immediate placement means placing the implant directly after tooth removal. Immediate loading describes early loading under specific conditions. An early temporary tooth is not a definitive restoration. We clarify which steps can coincide based on your clinical findings. For several affected areas, we explain the timeline as part of dental rehabilitation.

Your first step: a telephone consultation

Start with a free telephone consultation. The initial examination page explains the later in-person examination. For travel information, see Directions; you can reach us by telephone on 0201 25 794.