A Novel Natural Fiber Filler Reinforced Bio-Medical Polymer Composite [PDF]
Bio-medical implants and prostheses are made of metals and their alloys and are prone to corrosion and wear. Therefore, it seems necessary to develop lightweight reinforced polymer composites with enhanced properties.
Queen Alice Arul +1 more
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Application prospect of polyetheretherketone in postcore crown restorations
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is known as a high-grade engineering plastic with good mechanical properties, chemical stability and biocompatibility. Currently, PEEK materials have been widely used in prosthodontics, such as complete dentures and removable ...
XU Xiaojie, ZHAO Yuan
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Malposition of Cage in Minimally Invasive Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Introduction. Minimally invasive oblique lumbar interbody fusion is one of the novel lateral lumbar interbody fusion techniques for which the successful early results have been reported.
Chaiwat Kraiwattanapong +6 more
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Background: It is unclear which the material is a better choice for post and core rehabilitation systems in endodontically treated teeth. This study aimed to compare the fracture resistance of three different postcore systems.
Hossein Pourkhalili, Donya Maleki
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Use of an attachment system with angulated abutments and polyetheretherketone inserts to retain a maxillary overdenture: A clinical report. [PDF]
This clinical report describes the rehabilitation of a maxillary edentulous arch with a current overdenture attachment system with angulated prefabricated abutments and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) inserts.
Abou-Ayash, Samir +5 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Peri-implant Strain Generated by Implant-supported Crowns Fabricated with Different Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate and compare peri-implant strain generated by polyetheretherketone (PEEK), zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) screw- and cement-retained implant-supported crowns using strain gauges.
Komalpreet Kaur +5 more
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Biomechanical Effects of Proximal Polyetheretherketone Rod Extension on the Upper Instrumented and Adjacent Levels in a Human Long-Segment Construct: A Cadaveric Model [PDF]
Objective The high mechanical stress zone at the sudden transition from a rigid to flexible region is involved in proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) physiopathology. We evaluated the biomechanical performance of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rods used as a
Bernardo de Andrada Pereira +8 more
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for medical applications
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a polyaromatic semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer with mechanical properties favorable for bio-medical applications. Polyetheretherketone forms: PEEK-LT1, PEEK-LT2, and PEEK-LT3 have already been applied in different surgical fields: spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery etc.
Cuisinier, Frédéric +3 more
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The Deflection Force of Polyetheretherketone as a Clasp Material for Removable Partial Denture
Polyetheretherketone is one of the polymers developed as a material to produce a removable partial denture clasp. Clasp characteristics that affect retention strength are the clasp’s size and shape.
Titik, T +3 more
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Context: Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the Marginal fit and Internal adaptation of copings fabricated with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and Zirconia luted with resin cements.
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