{"id":399,"date":"2025-07-01T18:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=399"},"modified":"2025-08-05T18:56:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:56:46","slug":"dental-implant-materials-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/dental-implant-materials-longevity\/","title":{"rendered":"Made to Last: How Dental Implant Materials Affect Longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants<\/a> are made to last. As you might expect from a high-tech tooth replacement, the materials used for this type of restoration are carefully considered. Your dentist in San Antonio will only use the best of the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, you still have a couple of different material options for your dental implants, and they can each affect your restoration\u2019s longevity in different ways. Keep reading to see which materials you might prefer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The implant post is the part that will be surgically anchored to your jawbone. Since it will be hidden below your gumline, you won\u2019t have to worry about the aesthetics of the material as much as its strength and durability. Historically, dental implant posts have been made from titanium, but zirconia is quickly becoming popular as well. Here\u2019s how they compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n