Volume 27, Issue 142, December 2023

Using milled Polyetheretherketone Removable Dental Prostheses to treat a medically compromised patient

Abdulaziz Yahya Thubab¹, Mohammed J Abu Illah², Atheer Hassan Khawaji¹, Hafiz Hadi Harbi¹, Yahya Qasem Tawhari¹, The-Anoon Abdo Baggash², Mohammed M Al Moaleem^3♦

¹Dental Intern, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
²Al-Shifa College for Technical and Medical Science, Al Hodaydah, Yemen
³Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia

^♦Corresponding author
Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a promising material in the field of removable dental prostheses (RDPs) because of its unique properties and benefits. This case report presents the successful clinical application of milled PEEK in the fabrication of RDPs to the restoration of function and aesthetics in a 61-year medically compromised patient. Milled PEEK is a suitable alternative material because its appearance, durability, accuracy, aesthetics, biocompatibility, and other mechanical properties are superior to those of printed, injectable, and cast RDPs. The fabrication process included recording the patient’s oral cavity, using computer-aided design, and milling. The RDPs were carefully adjusted and delivered to the patient. The patient reported a high level of satisfaction with this type of prosthesis, improved comfort, and enhanced chewing efficiency after a short period of follow-up. Therefore, the prepared milled PEEK is a valuable and potential material.

Keywords: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), removable dental prostheses, medically compromised, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e389ms3268

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v27i142.e389ms3268

Published: 15 December 2023