Acta Biomaterialia, 2021 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a popular thermoplastic material widely used in engineering applications due to its favorable mechanical properties and stability at high temperatures.
Miaomiao He +7 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]
International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative DentistryPurpose: 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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Preparation of aqueous dispersion of thermoplastic sizing agent for carbon fiber by emulsion/solvent evaporation [PDF]
, 2013 In this work, different sizing agent aqueous dispersions based on polyetherimide (PEI) were elaborated in order to improve the interface between carbon fibers and a thermoplastic matrix (PEEK).
Dantras, Eric +4 more
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3D-printing techniques in a medical setting : a systematic literature review [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing applications has contributed to their increased use on patients.
Annemans, Lieven +3 more
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Polymers, 2022 This comprehensive review focuses on polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a synthetic thermoplastic polymer, for applications in dentistry. As a high-performance polymer, PEEK is intrinsically robust yet biocompatible, making it an ideal substitute for titanium ...
B. Pidhatika +4 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]
Neurospine, 2022 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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Peculiarities associated with testing polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in a model rolling contact [PDF]
, 2015 Commonly used four-ball testing configuration when used to investigate rolling contact behavior of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) produced some unexpected peculiarities, namely direct contact between ceramic balls.
Gawarkiewicz, R, Stolarski, TA
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Materials, 2021 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is an important high-performance thermoplastic. Its excellent strength, stiffness, toughness, fatigue resistance, biocompatibility, chemical stability and radiolucency have made PEEK attractive in dental and orthopedic ...
Ludan Qin +7 more
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK): a contemporary modality in cranio maxillofacial reconstruction
Advances in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Research, 2022 This descriptive review focuses on the evolution of polyetheretherketone [PEEK] for the reconstruction of cranio-maxillofacial defects. This treatment modalityis now trending and growing throughout the different aspects of the oral and maxillofacial ...
Nada M. Fahmy
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Inflammatory response to implantation of transparent nanocrystalline yttria-stabilized zirconia using a dorsal window chamber model. [PDF]
, 2016 The long-range goal of the windows to the brain (WttB) is to improve patient care by providing a technique for delivery and/or collection of light into/from the brain, on demand, over large areas, and on a chronically-recurring basis without the need for
Aguilar, Guillermo +4 more
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