Why Your Toothy Grin Deserves Some Heavy Metal In The Form Of Titanium

The global titanium market is on a steady upward trajectory as dental practitioners appreciate the strength and durability titanium offers patients.

For patients, this longevity is part of the willingness to pay for procedures and a readily available online marketplace allows patients in India to source their own. Some parts go for as little as Rs1 while others start from around Rs6,000. While dental implants have long been considered overly priced and out of reach for many, to mass production of parts has brought the pricing down somewhat.

Pure Titanium Is A Safe Option 

Some metals and alloys are known to cause problems during an MRI, however, pure titanium has been given the all-clear. Titanium doesn’t react to the magnetic effect of the MRI process, which means that the surrounding tissue is not at risk of harm.

There is also the heating effect that may cause problems with the implant itself, but titanium doesn’t react the same way other metals do. For patients, however, it’s important to know whether their titanium implant is, in fact, pure titanium or a titanium alloy.

The Safety Of The Dental Suite 

One of the best uses of titanium has to be the actual dental suite, thanks to the durability and element-resistant qualities of titanium. Anodized titanium surgical instruments are also reflection-free, which means that your dentist can safely perform the procedure without the risk of the overhead light causing interference in the middle of the procedure. Titanium tubing is durable and has a naturally high tensile strength for when dentists need to get to hard to reach places in terms of suction or even injections.

Perhaps Steer Clear Of This One

While titanium itself is lauded as the golden child of the dental realm, there is one form of titanium you may want to stay clear of: titanium dioxide. Researchers are currently looking into the effects of titanium dioxide and other additives in toothpaste to find out whether there is a link to cancer. Titanium dioxide is added to toothpaste to make it whiter and is a natural substance that’s found in abundance. The effects on the human body, however, is still unknown.

Pure titanium is known for its robust and non-ferrous qualities, which makes it the ideal metal for dental applications. Titanium alloys and dioxides, on the other hand, still need a bit more research.