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Review

Revolutionizing Dental Polymers: The Versatility and Future Potential of Polyetheretherketone in Restorative Dentistry

by
Noha Taymour
1,
Ahmed Abd El-Fattah
2,3,
Sherif Kandil
2,
Amal E. Fahmy
4,
Naif H. Al-Qahtani
5,
Abdulrahman Khaled
2,*,
Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan
1,* and
Mohamed Abdel-Hady Gepreel
6
1
Department of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
2
Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, El-Shatby, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
3
Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
4
Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Azarita, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
5
College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
6
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Egypt
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Polymers 2025, 17(1), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17010080
Submission received: 21 November 2024 / Revised: 22 December 2024 / Accepted: 28 December 2024 / Published: 31 December 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, Application and Degradation Behavior)
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Abstract

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has emerged as a revolutionary material in modern dentistry because of its unique combination of mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and versatility. This literature review examines the current applications and future potential of PEEK in various dental disciplines. PEEK’s favorable properties, including its low specific weight, high strength-to-weight ratio, and ability to be easily machined, have led to its adoption in prosthetics, implantology, and dental esthetic restorations. This material has shown promise for fabricating crowns, bridges, removable partial denture frameworks, and implant components. PEEK’s radiolucency and bone-like elastic modulus make it particularly suitable for dental implants and abutments. Additionally, its resistance to degradation and compatibility with various surface treatments enhances its long-term performance in the oral environment. While challenges such as bonding to other dental materials and aesthetic limitations exist, ongoing research is addressing these issues through surface modifications and composite formulations. As the dental field continues to evolve, PEEK’s adaptability and biocompatibility position it a key player in the development of next-generation dental materials and techniques, potentially transforming patient care and treatment outcomes in dentistry.
Keywords: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK); implants; prosthesis; thermoplastics; tissue regeneration; bone regeneration Polyetheretherketone (PEEK); implants; prosthesis; thermoplastics; tissue regeneration; bone regeneration

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Taymour, N.; Abd El-Fattah, A.; Kandil, S.; Fahmy, A.E.; Al-Qahtani, N.H.; Khaled, A.; Al-Dulaijan, Y.A.; Gepreel, M.A.-H. Revolutionizing Dental Polymers: The Versatility and Future Potential of Polyetheretherketone in Restorative Dentistry. Polymers 2025, 17, 80. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17010080

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Taymour N, Abd El-Fattah A, Kandil S, Fahmy AE, Al-Qahtani NH, Khaled A, Al-Dulaijan YA, Gepreel MA-H. Revolutionizing Dental Polymers: The Versatility and Future Potential of Polyetheretherketone in Restorative Dentistry. Polymers. 2025; 17(1):80. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17010080

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Taymour, Noha, Ahmed Abd El-Fattah, Sherif Kandil, Amal E. Fahmy, Naif H. Al-Qahtani, Abdulrahman Khaled, Yousif A. Al-Dulaijan, and Mohamed Abdel-Hady Gepreel. 2025. "Revolutionizing Dental Polymers: The Versatility and Future Potential of Polyetheretherketone in Restorative Dentistry" Polymers 17, no. 1: 80. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17010080

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Taymour, N., Abd El-Fattah, A., Kandil, S., Fahmy, A. E., Al-Qahtani, N. H., Khaled, A., Al-Dulaijan, Y. A., & Gepreel, M. A.-H. (2025). Revolutionizing Dental Polymers: The Versatility and Future Potential of Polyetheretherketone in Restorative Dentistry. Polymers, 17(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17010080

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