Ceramic (zirconia) dental implants in Chiang Mai
Alongside titanium implant systems, Kitcha Dental Clinic offers the Neodent Zi ceramic implant, made of zirconia, for suitable cases. Your dentist checks your bone on a 3D CBCT scan and explains whether a ceramic or a titanium implant fits your situation.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
What is a ceramic implant?
A ceramic implant does the same job as any dental implant: it is placed in the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth, and carries a crown once the bone has healed around it. The difference is the material — the Neodent Zi implant is made of zirconia, a ceramic, instead of titanium or a titanium alloy.
Ceramic or titanium?
Ceramic (Neodent Zi)
Material: zirconia, a ceramic. Package: implant, standard abutment and zirconia crown. Planned with a 3D CBCT scan. Suitable for selected cases, decided by your dentist.
Titanium (Straumann, Dentium)
Material: titanium or a titanium–zirconium alloy (Roxolid). Package: implant, standard abutment and zirconia crown. Planned with a 3D CBCT scan. Suitable for most implant cases, decided by your dentist.
Both are options, not a ranking. Some patients ask for an implant that is not made of metal; your dentist explains which option suits your bone, the position of the tooth and your bite.
Is a ceramic implant right for you?
- You are missing a tooth and would prefer an implant that is not made of metal.
- Your dentist confirms there is enough bone, using a 3D CBCT scan.
- You understand it is an option for suitable cases, and that your dentist may recommend a titanium implant instead.
If bone grafting is needed first, your dentist explains how that changes the plan.
Would you like to know if a ceramic implant suits you?
Send a recent X-ray or CBCT if you have one. Your dentist examines your bone and explains your options before any treatment starts.
What the ceramic implant package includes
Included
The Neodent Zi ceramic implant, a standard (straight) abutment and a zirconia crown.
Charged separately, only if you need them
CBCT scan, bone grafting and graft materials, sinus lift, special abutments and a computer-guided surgical guide, plus the consultation fee and medicines.
Payment and warranty
A deposit is required before surgery and the surgical fee is paid in full on the day of surgery; the crown is paid on the day of the impression. 1-year warranty on the restoration, terms apply: it covers implant components and laboratory work done at our clinic, is used at the clinic in Chiang Mai, and does not include travel, accommodation or treatment elsewhere.
What happens, and how many visits
Like other implants, treatment is usually planned in two stages: examination, CBCT scan and implant surgery first, then the crown after the bone has healed around the implant. For the Neodent Zi ceramic implant this usually takes about 3–4 months, similar to a titanium implant. Your dentist confirms the healing time and the number of visits after the CBCT scan. If you are traveling, contact us before you book flights.
Cost of a ceramic implant
The ceramic implant package is listed with our other implant packages on the prices page.
Prices on our prices page are shown as ranges. Your final fee depends on what the examination finds, and may include additional items — such as a rubber dam or special materials — when your treatment needs them. Your dentist explains these before treatment.
Who treats you
Ceramic implant treatment is provided by dentists from our esthetic dentistry and prosthodontics teams. They plan with you how the new tooth will look and fit next to your own teeth.
Ceramic implant FAQs
What is a ceramic dental implant?
It is a dental implant made of zirconia, a ceramic, instead of titanium. At Kitcha Dental Clinic the ceramic option is the Neodent Zi implant, used for suitable cases after a 3D CBCT scan.
Should I choose a ceramic or a titanium implant?
They are different options rather than better or worse. Your dentist recommends one after checking your bone, the position of the tooth and your bite, and explains the reasons.
How much does a ceramic implant cost?
The ceramic implant package is listed with our other implant packages on the prices page. It includes the implant, a standard abutment and a zirconia crown. The final fee depends on what the examination finds and may include additional items.
Can anyone have a ceramic implant?
Not everyone. It is offered for suitable cases, and your dentist decides after a 3D CBCT scan and examination; in some situations a titanium implant may be recommended instead.
How long does ceramic implant treatment take?
It is usually done in two stages, like other implants: surgery first, then the crown after the bone has healed. For the Neodent Zi implant the healing time is usually about 3–4 months, similar to a titanium implant. Your dentist confirms the healing time and number of visits after the CBCT scan.
Does the ceramic implant package have a warranty?
Yes: 1-year warranty on the restoration, terms apply. It covers implant components and laboratory work done at our clinic, is used at the clinic in Chiang Mai, and does not include travel, accommodation or treatment provided elsewhere.
Ask about a ceramic implant
Send a recent X-ray or CBCT if you have one. A dentist in the relevant specialty reviews it and gives a preliminary opinion — we aim to reply within a day, or 48–72 hours when several specialties are involved. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
Or email us at [email protected]
Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed