Poly Ether Ether Ketone(PEEK) – Forging A New Path In The Dentistry: A Narrative Review
Keywords:
Biocompatibility, Aesthetics,, Modulus of elasticity, Bioinert,, Tensile strength.Abstract
Prosthodontics is versatile branch which uses various types of materials; among which Poly ether ether ketone (Peek) is
the revolutionized material that has greater biocompatibility. Poly ether ether ketone materials and its modifications led
to diverse use which include removable / fixed prosthesis, implants, crowns, maxillofacial prosthesis. Peek materials are
also used in medical applications - includes spinal implants, for lumbar cage fusions etc. Despite expensive and require
5 axial milling machines for processing; its esthetics & biocompatibility led to its greater usage in recent times. Peek
materials are 1. Nontoxic 2. Nonmutagenic 3. Noncarcinogenic 4. Nonimmunogenic making it the most biocompatible
material. In order to uplift properties, surface modifications are done on peek materials. Peek reinforcements like carbon
reinforced peek improved elastic modulus of peek materials. The modifications, surface treatments led to better outcome
with greater physical and mechanical properties of peek improving diverse application in medical, dental fields.
