SDS implant materials and manufacturing lead to a high flexural strength, fracture resistance, and wear protection. These mechanical properties make it suitable for dental implants and abutment/post applications ¹³, with the following advantages:

This outstanding ceramic material is of the highest quality. SDS implants offer a solution with excellent long-term stability and aesthetic results without peri-implantitis. ¹¹⁻¹⁴

Pathogenic bacteria can bypass the epithelial seal, attach to the implant surfaces, and cause inflammation. Recent studies suggest a patient-level prevalence of 43% for peri-implant mucositis and 22% for peri-implantitis. ²¹ ³¹⁻³⁴ Titanium implants are primarily associated with this risk, which increases as they lack sufficient soft  issue attachment. Untreated peri-implantitis can result in progressive bone resorption and implant loss.
Moreover, oral inflammatory diseases like peri-implantitis can cause significant health issues, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. ⁶ ⁸ ¹² ¹⁶ ¹⁷

Concerns about titanium sensitivity and corrosion have increased the demand for titanium-free restorations. ⁵ ¹² ¹⁴ ¹⁶ SDS zirconia implants, made of non-corrosive, electrochemically inert zirconia, have a low affinity for bacterial plaque ³¹, minimal inflammatory infiltrate, and good soft tissue integration ²⁹ ³², thereby eliminate the risk of peri-implant diseases. Bioceramics such as SDS zirconia have been proposed as potential alternatives, with a clinical survival rate of > 97% after long-term follow-up. ⁷⁻²⁰ ³⁰

A clean implant surface means that no particles are released from implants, that could contribute to peri-implant disease. Contaminants from manufacturing, handling, and packaging processes can significantly impact the development of peri-implantitis, bone loss, osseo integration failure, and soft tissue degradation.

SDS implants are the only implant system that is double-certified, adhering to theISO standards ISO13356:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2018 for both manufacturing and packaging for the highest purity and quality of zirconia for medical use. The standard covers chemical composition, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and surface requirements. Choosing a certified brand like SDS can make a difference in the long-term success of ceramic implants due to its purity certification. ²⁵⁻²⁶

Consult the manufacturer or supplier to ensure that theirzirconia products meet specific purity requirements similar to those of the SDS implants.