Dental application of Polyaryletherketone for fixed dental prostheses

Lee,  Du-Hyeong

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 56(3); 2018 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2018;56(3):152-158.
Published online March 31, 2018.

자연치와 임플란트 고정성보철에서 PAEK소재의 적용

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경북대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실

Dental application of Polyaryletherketone for fixed dental prostheses

Du-Hyeong Lee

Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University

Abstract

Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) is recently introduced in dentistry. The polymer has superior mechanical and chemical properties compared to previous dental materials. PAEK has been explored for lots of applications for clinical dentistry. The prostheses can be made by the injection molding or milling techniques. Recent studies focus on improving the bioactivity of PAEK and expanding the application. The purpose of this article is to introduce the basic features, chemical structure and various clinical applications in fixed dental prostheses. Further research and clinical trials will be needed to confirm the usability of PAEK in the routine practice.

Key Words: Polyaryletherketone;Mechanical property;Fixed dental prostheses;Clinical application;