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KMID : 0362120240460010015
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Journal of Technologic Dentistry
2024 Volume.46 No. 1 p.15 ~ p.19
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Fabrication of a custom polyetherketoneketone post-and-core with digital technology
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Lee Ju-Hyoung
Lee Gyu-Heon
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Abstract
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An ideal post material should have physical properties similar to those of dentin. Post materials with high elastic moduli may cause root fractures. This clinical report describes the treatment of a severely damaged tooth using a recently introduced material. Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) is a semicrystalline high-performance thermoplastic polymer. PEKK is a promising material for custom post-and-core fabrication because of its elasticity close to that of dentin, good shock absorbance, machinability, and low cost. A laboratory scanner was used to digitize the conventional impression of a severely damaged maxillary right first molar. A custom PEKK post-and-core was designed and milled using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing technology. Using the proposed technique, a custom PEKK post-and-core was fabricated accurately and human error was reduced. Restoration was luted with resin cement. Custom PEKK post-and-core restorations are a viable alternative for treating severely damaged teeth.
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KEYWORD
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Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, High-performance thermoplastic polymer, Polyetherketoneketone, Post and core technique
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