The prevalence of partially edentulous adults that could be treated by removable partial dentures (RPDs) is estimated to be greater than 20% in some regions of the United States. Problems related to traditional materials for RPD construction have been documented. Advances in polymer-based materials and digital fabrication strategies would allow increased biocompatibility, durability, and elasticity, as well as more esthetically pleasing and cost-effective benefits. This article reports on poly(etheretherketone) RPD framework produced by digital and milling technology.
Keywords: CAD/CAM prostheses; PEEK; distal extension; metal-free RPD; prototyping; removable dental prostheses.
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