As a high-performance plastic, PEEK finds diverse applications in dental restoration:
Antimicrobial Plaque Resistance: Low water absorption and uniform filler distribution reduce dental plaque accumulation.
Wearing Comfort: Lightweight texture makes it more acceptable than rigid materials.
Non-Metallic Property: Free of ion release, causing no interference with CT scans or other diagnostics.
Easy Machinability: Fabricated via one-step CAD/CAM milling for required components.
Gingival Health Benefit: Animal studies show significantly less gingival margin bleeding compared to titanium abutments.
High Tolerance: Can withstand significant deformation without cracking during processing, allowing easy clinical adjustment by dentists with a high margin of error.
