Abstract
The superstructure of dental implants represents the portion that is attached to the implant substructure, by a fixed or movable prosthetic restoration, realized in order to restore the disturbed functions oro-facial system. Recently, a new high performance polymer, BioHPP, based on polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) polymer was introduced as dental material for manufacturing the superstructure dentures on dental implants. The purpose of this article is to present the results of the clinical trials referring to the advantages of BioHPP polymer as superstructure in oral implantology. The research has been carried out on 35 patients. The recordings of the advantages in the using this polymer for superstructure on dental implants, in accordance with six evaluation criteria, were performed in three dental schools from Romania, monthly, during one year. The results of survey demonstrate that BioHPP polymer as superstructure on dental implants present many advantages, therefore this PEEK type of dental material represents a beneficial new acquisition for patients’ oral health.
Keywords: dental implants; BioHPP polymer; oral implant superstructure