Ceramic (Zirconia) Dental Implants in Beverly Hills: Metal-Free Tooth Replacement
Zirconia implants are the metal-free alternative to titanium: ceramic, biocompatible, and designed to integrate with bone and tissue without the ion release or inflammation that metal can bring.
Not All Implants Are Created Equal
Titanium changed dentistry decades ago, but for many people it comes with hidden costs: metal sensitivity, low-grade inflammation, and a gray shadow at the gumline.
If you need to replace a tooth and you have spent any time thinking about what goes into your body, you have probably wondered whether there is a cleaner option.
There is. And you are in the right place.
Chosen for Your Body, Not Just Your Smile
100% Metal-Free
Ceramic, inert, and hypoallergenic. No titanium ions, no galvanic current, nothing metallic to burden a sensitive or reactive system.
Naturally Beautiful
Zirconia is tooth-white all the way through, so there is no dark line at the gum, just a result that looks like it belongs to you.
X-Nav Guided Precision
Placed with X-Nav guided surgery for exact positioning, better integration, and a calmer, more predictable recovery.
Ceramic (Zirconia) Implants: One Material, Three Names
Patients arrive searching for ceramic implants, zirconia implants or metal-free implants. They are the same treatment, and at ELEV8 it is the only kind of implant we place.
Zirconia Is the Ceramic
Zirconia, or zirconium dioxide, is the ceramic that metal-free implants are made from. Whether you read ceramic, zirconia or metal-free, you are reading about the same implant.
Metal-Free by Design
The implant itself is ceramic, not a titanium post, and we plan the restoration on top of it to keep the result metal-free wherever your case allows.
Biological Implant Dentistry
Your implant is planned as part of your whole-body picture: biocompatibility, healing support with PRF from your own blood, and a restoration that fits your bite, not just the gap.
Dr. Leedia & Dr. Rashad Riman
Two dentists who left conventional dentistry behind to build the practice they always wished existed, one that honors biology, safety, and soul.
Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS
Blending biological dentistry with a passion for women’s health and emotional wellness, Dr. Leedia leads ELEV8 with a mission to make dentistry safe, non-toxic, and whole-body aligned.
Dr. Rashad Riman, DDS
Specializing in biocompatible surgery, zirconia implants, and conservative restorative techniques, Dr. Rashad brings technical mastery and uncompromising standards to every visit.
Often Paired With This
No Crown / Biomimetic Dentistry
Rebuild your tooth’s natural strength without a crown, preserving far more of your own enamel.
Learn More → RepairTooth Decay Treatment
No mercury and no unnecessary crowns, just precise, biocompatible restoration.
Learn More → RenewPRF Therapy
Uses your own blood to speed healing after extractions, implants, and gum procedures.
Learn More →Your Path to a Metal-Free Implant
3D Planning
We map your bone, nerves, and sinuses with cone beam imaging, then plan the placement digitally before anything begins.
Guided Placement
Your zirconia implant is placed with X-Nav guidance for precision, often supported by PRF from your own blood to aid healing.
Integrate & Restore
As the implant integrates with your bone, we craft a restoration that matches your natural teeth in form and color.
Loved by Beverly Hills
“Dr. Leedia and Dr. Rashad are on another level of dentistry. From InBody assessments to CT scans to nutrition, they take into consideration you as a whole, not to mention the most beautiful office.”
“I finally have a healthy smile I feel proud of. I made the decision to invest in myself and travel from the East Coast for restorative work, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I received a combination of veneers and crowns and every detail was handled with meticulous care, artistry, and precision.”
“As a dentist myself, I’m extremely selective about who works on my teeth. Their approach goes far beyond fixing teeth, they evaluate your entire oral health and how it affects your overall well-being.”
Metal-Free Dental Implants for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles
ELEV8 is on North Linden Drive in Beverly Hills, a short drive from West Hollywood, Century City, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Culver City and the Westside, and an easy trip from the Valley and the South Bay. Because zirconia implants are placed in a small number of planned visits, patients across greater Los Angeles fit the process around work and family, and out-of-town patients often combine planning and placement into one stay.
If you have been searching for ceramic implants, metal-free implants or a biological implant dentist in Los Angeles, the Comprehensive Wellness Exam is where it starts: imaging, a bite and airway assessment, and a plan you can see before you commit.
Ceramic and Zirconia Implant Questions, Answered
Are ceramic implants and zirconia implants the same thing?
Yes. Zirconia (zirconium dioxide) is the ceramic material that modern metal-free implants are made from, so ceramic implant, zirconia implant and metal-free implant all describe the same treatment. Every implant placed at ELEV8 is zirconia.
How is a zirconia implant different from a titanium implant?
Titanium implants are metal; zirconia implants are ceramic. Zirconia is tooth-white all the way through, so there is no dark line at the gum, and it is inert and hypoallergenic, with no titanium ions or galvanic current in the mouth. Dr. Rashad reviews your bone, bite and health history to confirm a zirconia implant is the right fit before anything is planned.
Who chooses a metal-free implant?
Patients who prefer to keep metal out of their body, patients with a sensitive or reactive system, and anyone who wants the most natural-looking result at the gum line. If you already have metal fillings or a metal implant, the same exam can review those with you.
Do you use PRF with zirconia implants?
Often, yes. Platelet-rich fibrin made from your own blood can be placed with the implant to support healing, as described in the steps above.
How long does the zirconia implant process take?
It runs in three stages: 3D planning with cone beam imaging, guided placement with X-Nav, and a healing period while the implant integrates before the final restoration is made. The timeline depends on your bone and your healing, so we map it out for you at the planning visit rather than quoting an average.
Do you place zirconia implants for patients outside Beverly Hills?
Yes. Patients come to our Beverly Hills office from across Los Angeles, including West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Century City and the Valley, and many fly in from other states and countries. Michelle, in the story below, came from Philadelphia and had four implants placed in a single visit.
What does the first visit involve, and what does it cost?
Every new patient begins with the 90-minute Comprehensive Wellness Exam, $500, which includes the imaging and assessment needed to plan an implant. ELEV8 is a fee-for-service practice and does not bill insurance.
Every mouth and every body is different. These answers describe how we approach zirconia implants at ELEV8, not a diagnosis; your exam is where your own plan is made.
Michelle’s Story
She flew in from Philadelphia and had four zirconia implants placed in a single visit.
Shared with permission. Every mouth and every body is different, so individual experiences and results vary. See more patient stories
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