THE SCOPE OF PEEK IN DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY: LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The search for an ideal restorative material to replace lost dentofacial structures has led to the development of a new promising polymeric material, Polyetheretherketone. Due to its superior biocompatibility, chemical stability, fatigue resistance, strength, stiffness, toughness, and radiolucency, PEEK is an appealing alternative to conventional materials in the field of prosthetic dentistry. This article aims to encapsulate the precedence of PEEK in implantology, compared to other restorative materials that have been used currently, based on various studies conducted on this material.