PEEK also known as Bio HPP is a permanent framework bio material used in dentistry recently for implant supported fixed restorations through the availability of CAD/CAM technology. PEEK is the high performance polymer, polyether etherketone (PEEK), first used in medical field for spinal fusion surgery over 15 years ago. It has an excellent bio mechanical bone like properties compared to other framework materials like titanium, cobalt chrome, zirconia, lithium disilicate and PMMA(acrylic) which are used in dentistry regularly.
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