Zirconia dental implants are available in 2 main versions, known as one-piece ceramic implants and 2-piece ceramic implants.

This page will explore FDA approved Zirconia Dental Implants types available in the US:

• One-Piece Zirconia Implants
• Two-Piece Zirconia Implants
  • Cementable or Screw Retained Abutment
• Tissue Level vs Bone Level Implants

One Piece Zirconia Implants

The main advantage of a one-piece zirconia implant is that it has no prosthetic connections (meaning no “Gap Space” which is where the abutment meets the implant screw body). The prosthetic connection in 2-piece zirconia dental implants is typically where bacteria can grow, and therefore 1 piece implants that don’t have the abutment to implant connection tend to be better for gum health long term.

Two-Piece Zirconia Implants

Two-piece zirconia implants are used in certain clinical situations where a 1 piece zirconia implant cannot be used.