Reliability of Polyetherketoneketone as Definitive Implant-Supported Bridges in the Posterior Region—An In Vitro Study of the Ultimate Fracture Load and Vertical Marginal Discrepancy after Artificial Aging
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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the ultimate fractural strength and marginal integrity of a three-unit implant-supported fixed partial denture (FPD) framework fabricated of polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) after simulated five-year clinical aging. Materials and Methods: Twelve FPD frameworks were milled (n = 6 per group). All experimental frameworks were cemented on identical stainless-steel abutment models and subjected to five years of clinically simulated thermomechanical aging. The vertical marginal gap values were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope before and after being subjected to each aging condition. A universal testing machine was used to evaluate the ultimate fracture load. Results: A significant increase in marginal gap values of the PEKK group was observed after five years of simulation aging (p < 0.001), while no significant difference was seen in the titanium group (p = 0.071). After thermocycling, the PEKK group showed a higher statistically significant mean marginal gap value (84.99 + 44.28 μm) than before (81.75 + 44.53 μm). The titanium group exhibited superior mechanical strength, with a fracture load significantly higher than that of the PEKK group (3050 + 385.30 and 1359.14 + 205.49 N, respectively). Conclusions: Thermocycling affects the marginal gap discrepancy of PEKK restoration. However, the mean vertical marginal gap values in PEKK and titanium groups after a five-year clinical aging simulation were clinically acceptable. The ultimate fracture load values were higher than the maximum bite force reported in the posterior region. Thus, PEKK could serve as a suitable alternative material to metal in the framework of fixed dental prostheses.
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OpenAlex topics: Dental materials and restorations · Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes · Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Master of Science Program in Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Department of Prosthodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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