Scientific article entitled What is PEEK used for in dentistry?

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What is PEEK used for in dentistry?<br />PEEK has several excellent properties due to which it has been used in several fields of dentistry such as orthodontic wires, implants, removable dentures, fixed partial dentures, finger prostheses, temporary abutments, implant-supported provisional crowns, healing caps, maxillofacial prostheses.<br /><br />What is PEEK used for?<br />‪Applications of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)‬‏‬<br />PEEK is used in the aerospace, automotive, electrical, and medical industries. Because of its robustness, it is used to fabricate items the chemical and engineering industry. Common examples include bearings, piston parts, pumps, HPLC columns, compressor plate valves, and cable insulation.<br /><br />What is a PEEK denture?<br />‪Peek vs Metal Partial Dentures | Sunshine Coast Denture Clinic‬‏‬<br />Peek is high grade polymer often used in other medical procedures like skull replacement & hip replacements. PEEK dentures are known for their aesthetic appeal, offering a more natural appearance compared to traditional metal dentures.<br />What is the application of PEEK in prosthodontics?<br />Henceforth PEEK can be a great future material for clinical dentistry in prosthodontics such as implant abutments, removable and fixed denture, their components, and fixed crowns, even if it can be used as esthetic wire in orthodontics.<br />Is PEEK radiopaque?<br />PEEK is less radiopaque than bone, making it easier to confirm bone healing by radiography, and the prognosis is comparable to that of metal plates.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Future University is the first university in Iraq.