title: Modified PEEK resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis as an interim restoration after implant placement.
abstract: A polyetheretherketone (PEEK) (BioHPP) framework veneered with composite resin was used as an alternative material for the fabrication of an interim 3-pontic resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis (RBFDP) after implant placement. The low modulus of elasticity (4 GPa) of PEEK combined with the use of indirect light-polymerized resin as a veneering material used for a RBFDP provided an advantage over metal ceramics or ceramics in dampening the occlusal forces and reducing debonding rates. Further long-term clinical evidence is required before recommending the application as a substitute material.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Dental School, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: pzoidis@dent.uoa.gr.
authors.forename: Panagiotis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zoidis
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Dental School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Papathanasiou
mesh_terms: D001577:Benzophenones; D003188:Composite Resins; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D006801:Humans; D007659:Ketones; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D001577:Benzophenones; D003188:Composite Resins; D007659:Ketones; D011108:Polymers; C063834:polyetheretherketone; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols