The most common materials used in dental implants include titanium, a biocompatible and non-reactive metal (meaning it will not cause an inflammatory response or damage healthy tissues as most other metals will), ceramics, another biocompatible material that provides an additional benefit with its low conductivity of heat (heat can damage healthy gum and bone tissues during surgery), and zirconia, a synthetic material with high biocompatibility that can be used with both titanium and ceramics in dental implants.