There are a number of different materials used in dental implants. The material used can affect the success of your implant, so it is important to understand which materials are best suited for your needs. Porcelain-Filled Titanium (PFT): This is a popular option because it is strong and durable, but it can also be aesthetically pleasing as it looks similar to natural teeth. This can be a good choice for patients who have lost one or more teeth, but do not want to have a metal-looking smile. Titanium: Titanium is another material that can be used in dental implants. These implants are less likely to cause allergic reactions than other types of metal, but they are more expensive and harder to place. Cast gold: This is one of the most common types of materials for dental implants. It can be used with all types of patients, but it tends to be more expensive than other materials. Cast gold is also durable and does not need to be replaced like other types of implant materials do over time. Stainless steel: This type of metal is often used in dentures because it is affordable and durable enough for daily use without breaking down over time like other materials might do after several years or if they’re exposed to too much wear-and-tear (such as chewing food). However, stainless steel isn’t always ideal for everyone due to its tendency toward corrosion when exposed to certain chemicals (such as hydrogen peroxide). Cobalt-chromium: is typically used for crowns or bridges because it does not bond well with bone tissue; however, some dentists may use cobalt-chromium as an implant material if it is necessary for a patient’s particular case or situation (for example: if the surrounding jawbone is too fragile for titanium). Zirconium: Is a highly resistant metal that is often used to create artificial joints. Zirconium implants tend to be expensive but are very effective at preventing bone loss around the implant site. Ceramics: Ceramic dental implants are also very popular because they are durable, inexpensive, and easy to make to look like natural teeth. However, they can break easier than metals or polymers when hit against hard surfaces such as teeth or bone. They also tend to discolor over time due to exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun which can lead them to look yellow or brownish in color over time rather than white like natural teeth do when expose to UV light over long periods of time (such as during 30+ years’ worth of daily brushing). Metals: Metals are the most common materials used in dental implants. In fact, many people have them already. They are strong, durable, and can be made to look like your natural teeth. However, they tend to cost more than other materials and may not last as long as other materials. Biocompatible Polymers: Biocompatible polymers also known as resin-based composites are typically made from biocompatible materials such as titanium dioxide or zirconium dioxide that are mixed with organic substances like silicone rubber, acrylics, or polypropylene. These materials combine the strength of metal with the flexibility of an organic substance to provide a durable yet flexible material that can be molded into any shape necessary for dental implants.