title: Use of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) based polymer for implant-supported telescopic overdenture: A case report.
abstract: Although many prosthetic materials exist for fabrication of implant-supported telescopic overdentures, available materials have not been thoroughly evaluated from a functional standpoint. This case report describes the use of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) based polymer for an implant-supported telescopic overdenture, a seldom used material in dentistry. This material is lighter than traditional materials, can accommodate changes in retentive forces, and is an easily retrievable by CAD/CAM fabrication. This case highlights the possibility of using new polymer materials for implant-supported telescopic overdentures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Chan
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-5729-5127
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dae-Jeon
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6991-0262
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Jun
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Won
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-9376-9104
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Pil
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-5586-1404
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Lim
keywords: Implant overdenture; Polyaryletherketone (PAEK); Polymer; Telescopic abutment