Polyetherketoneketone, a high-performance polymer for splinting mobile teeth: A clinical report

Bingzhi Qian; Kun Ji; Wei Lu; Guofeng Wu; Baochun Tan; Jianlong Jing; Jun Ji

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.037

Polyetherketoneketone, a high-performance polymer for splinting mobile teeth: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2023 Mar 30:S0022-3913(23)00120-8. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.037. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Bingzhi Qian¹, Kun Ji², Wei Lu³, Guofeng Wu⁴, Baochun Tan⁵, Jianlong Jing⁶, Jun Ji⁷

Affiliations

¹ Resident, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China; Resident, Department of Orthodontics, Hangzhou Stomatology Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China.
² Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China.
³ Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China.
⁴ Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China.
⁵ Professor, Department of Periodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China.
⁶ Technician, Department of Dental laboratory, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China.
⁷ Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China. Electronic address: drjijun@126.com.

PMID: 37003942
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.037

Abstract

A digital workflow for fabricating a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) periodontal splint is described. The antibacterial properties of PEKK and the precision and efficiency of digital technology led to the provision of a splint with no adverse effects on oral hygiene or periodontal maintenance during a 2-year follow-up.