World Journal of
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Abstract

KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS ABOUT PEEK AS A DENTAL MATERIAL AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS.

Dr. Prabhu R., MDS, Dr. Geetha K.R., MDS, *Dr. Dharani B., BDS, Dr. Amritha A., BDS

ABSTRACT

Background: Many researches and studies are undergoing to discover new materials or to modify excisting material for better easthetic and biocompatability. Polyether ether ketone is one of the newly innovated material in modern dentistry. This styudy is conducted to assess the knowledge and prevalence about the material among dental student in clinical practice. Materials and Method: Questionare based study was conducted among 100 under graduate and post graduate dental students of various ages and clinical experience in thai moogambigai dental college,chennai to assess the knowledge about the material. Result: More than 71% selected Zirconia to be most biocompatible and aesthetic material. Around 32% of students answered this material can be used as implants, prosthesis and orthodontic wires. Only 27% of students answered 1250-1383N as the masticatory force withstood by this material compared to 68% of students who opted for 800-1000N. Around 32% of students reported that they have never heard about PEEK material and about 35% of students are willing to learn about the material. Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that the students have comparatively less knowledge about PEEK. More studies and research should be conducted to improvise the material and to widen it’s use among clinicians.

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