Speciel qualities of titanium as a tooth implant are:

1) Titanium combines mechanical strength and elastic properties in the ideal way in relation to the osseous tissue where it will function. Consequnetly, implants placed the right way will have sufficient strength to absorb the masticatory pressure and functional load that will transfer from the crowns, bridges or dentures through the implants to the bone during normal function.

2) When titanium comes into contact with oxygen, the surface is oxidized (Titaniumoxid). This oxide layer makes the implant very resistant to any form of corrosion ("wear and tear") .

3) The pronounced corrosion resistance gives titanium a high degree of bio-compatibility in living tissues. Vital bone thus grows completely into the titanium surface. The surface cells of the gum are also capable of creating a connection to the surface of the titanium where the implant sticks up through the mucosa. There are no documented cases of titanium allergies.