{"id":797,"date":"2024-03-20T15:47:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T15:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=797"},"modified":"2024-03-20T15:47:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T15:47:08","slug":"is-it-possible-for-dental-implants-to-rust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/is-it-possible-for-dental-implants-to-rust\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible for Dental Implants to Rust?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have lost one or more teeth, your dentist or oral surgeon has probably suggested that you consider getting dental implants. Dental implants<\/a> are popular because they serve as prosthetic tooth roots and can provide a very strong base of support for restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. In fact, they are widely regarded as the absolute best form of tooth replacement!<\/p>

However, you might be a bit reluctant to commit to implants once you learn that they are usually made of metal. Is it possible for them to rust? This blog post explains what you should know.<\/p>

Can Dental Implants Rust?<\/h2>

Can dental implants rust? In order to answer that question, it is important to note that there is a difference between rust and corrosion. Corrosion <\/em>is a general term for the oxidation of various metals; chemical reactions cause them to start deteriorating. Rust <\/em>is a specific type of corrosion that only affects iron and alloys that contain iron.<\/p>

The vast majority of dental implants are made of titanium. Some might have a tiny bit of iron in them. However, given their composition, rust is extremely <\/em>unlikely to occur.<\/p>

Corrosion, on the other hand, is a bit more likely. In rare instances, reactions between a patient’s saliva, their dental implants, their jawbone, and other metals in their mouth can create weak electrical pulses. That, in turn, can cause the dental implants to start deteriorating.<\/p>

How Common Is Dental Implant Corrosion?<\/h2>

There are no readily available statistics that touch on how often corrosion is responsible for dental implant failure. However, there are some facts that are worth considering:<\/p>