Use of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) based polymer for implant-supported telescopic overdenture: A case report.

Author: Chan PARK ¹ ; Dae Jeon JUN ; Sang Won PARK ; Hyun Pil LIM
Author Information

1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. mcnihil@jnu.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Polymer; Polyaryletherketone (PAEK); Implant overdenture; Telescopic abutment
MeSH: Dentistry; Denture, Overlay*; Polymers*
From:The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2017;9(1):74-76
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
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.