Zirconia implants
Metal-free tooth replacement that integrates with bone and stays inert in the body for life.
- Zero metal, zero corrosion
- Single-piece and two-piece options
- CBCT-planned placement
- Swiss BioHealth Protocol
Biocompatible By Standard in St. Petersburg, Florida
Metal-free dentistry in
Metal-free dentistry in
St. Petersburg, FL.
We are a metal-free practice. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD places zirconia ceramic implants, BPA-free composite fillings, and metal-free zirconia crowns, with biocompatibility testing for patients with sensitivities.
Why Metal-Free
Dentistry with zero metal.
Metal in the mouth can corrode, shed ions, and set up galvanic currents between dissimilar restorations. A metal-free standard removes the question entirely: ceramic, composite, and zirconia at every restoration.
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BPA-free fillings
Ceramic composites bonded with materials your body accepts, color-matched to the tooth.
- BPA-free ceramic composite
- No metal, no mercury
- Color-matched to your enamel
- SMART removal for old amalgam
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Metal-free crowns
The in-house lab mills zirconia crowns with no metal margin, same-day for single crowns.
- Zirconia, no metal margin
- Milled in the in-house lab
- About three hours per crown
- Digital impressions, no goop
Metal-Free vs Conventional
Metal-free vs conventional materials.
Conventional dentistry still leans on metal at every tier. The metal-free standard swaps each one for a biocompatible, tooth-colored material with no galvanic behavior.
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| Property | Metal-free standard | Conventional materials |
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| Implants | Zirconia ceramic | Titanium alloy |
| Fillings | BPA-free ceramic composite | Amalgam, roughly 50% mercury |
| Crowns | Zirconia, no metal margin | Porcelain fused to metal |
| Galvanic currents | None, ceramic is non-conductive | Possible between dissimilar metals |
| Material testing | Biocompatibility testing available | Rarely offered |
Trained in Switzerland
Trained by the pioneer of ceramic implants.
Dr. Ulrich Volz developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic dental implant and founded Swiss BioHealth in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD studied under him directly and is the only dentist in the Tampa Bay area trained in the Swiss BioHealth protocol. Every biological case at Natural Smiles is planned, placed, and finished to the same standard.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
The Process
Going metal-free, step by step.
Most patients arrive with a mixed mouth: amalgam here, a metal crown there. The plan replaces metal on a schedule your health and budget set.
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Metal inventory and imaging
Dr. Litano maps existing amalgams, crowns, and implants against a low-radiation CBCT scan and your health history.
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Written plan
You get a staged plan with priorities and a cost estimate before any work begins.
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SMART removal where needed
Amalgam fillings come out under the full IAOMT SMART protocol with isolation, capture, and oxygen.
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Metal-free restoration
Zirconia implants, BPA-free composites, and metal-free crowns rebuild each site, finished by the in-house lab.
Patient Reviews
Metal-free reviews from Natural Smiles patients.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ verified 5-star reviews on Google and Birdeye.
- ★★★★★Birdeye
"We make the drive from Sarasota for our cleanings. Hard to find another biological dentist on the west coast who actually understands what holistic means."
Patricia H. Sarasota, FL - ★★★★★Google
"Dr. Litano walked me through every step before he touched a tooth. Mercury came out clean, zirconia went in, and I haven't had a migraine since."
David R. Atlanta, GA - ★★★★★Google
"Drove down from Oldsmar twice a month while we got my mouth sorted out. Worth every trip across the Skyway. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD is a craftsman."
Jennifer K. Oldsmar, FL
Metal-Free FAQ
Questions about metal-free dentistry in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most about galvanic currents, materials, and replacing old metal work.
Dissimilar metals in a wet environment can set up small electrical currents between restorations. Ceramic and zirconia are non-conductive, so a metal-free mouth carries none.
Zirconia is metal-free and biocompatible, so it does not corrode or set up the galvanic reactions some patients have with titanium. Our in-house CAD/CAM lab places zirconia the same day in many cases. Zirconia implants.
BPA-free ceramic composites, color-matched to your enamel, placed after SMART-protocol removal of the amalgam. How SMART works.
Yes. Materials are matched to each patient, and biocompatibility testing is available for anyone with sensitivities or reactions to past dental work. Biocompatibility testing.
Costs follow the staged plan: how many restorations, which materials, and the sequence. You receive a written estimate after the consultation and scan, before any work begins.
Schedule
Metal-free consultations in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a low-radiation 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.