Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), a framework material for complete fixed and removable dental prostheses: A clinical report

Publication date: Available online 29 November 2017
Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Author(s): Jonathan H. Dawson, Bart Hyde, Mitch Hurst, Bryan T. Harris, Wei-Shao Lin
This clinical report demonstrates the use of polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) as a framework material with individually luted heat-pressed lithium disilicate glass-ceramic crowns for an implant-supported complete fixed dental prosthesis (ICFDP) and a conventional complete removable dental prosthesis (CRDP). This prosthesis design provides a non–computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) option for the fabrication of ICFDPs and CRDPs with individualized ceramic crowns for optimal esthetics. The performance of PEKK as a framework material needs to be assessed in clinical trials.



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