Research Article | Open Access
POLYMERS USED AS IMPLANT BIOMATERIAL - A FUTURE SCOPE OF DENTISTRY
Shebi S SubhabrataMaiti Sanjana Devi N Deepak NallaswamyVeeraiyan
Pages: 5247-5255
Abstract
The proper selection of implant biomaterial is critical for long-term implant success. Because no material
is totally accepted by the biological environment, implants should be chosen to minimise undesirable
biological responses while preserving acceptable function. Every clinician should have a full
understanding of the various biomaterials used in the implant. Diverse types of polymer composites in use
or under investigation for various biomedical uses are discussed. In other cases, the advantages of
employing polymer-composite biomaterials are also underlined. This study seeks to summarise the
preferred materials, surface changes, and the most recent research developments in the field of oral
osseointegrated implants. A biomaterial used for implant should possess some important properties in
order to long-term usage in the body without rejection. The most common classes of materials used as
biomedical materials are Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, and Composite. These four classes are used singly
and in combination to form most of the implantation devices available today. This review presents an
overview of PEKK, PEEK, and its various applications in restorative, prosthetic, and implant dentistry.
Keywords
Biomaterials, polymer, composites, Implants,innovation