TY  - JOUR
T1  - Evaluating Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a Superior Alternative to Titanium in Middle Ear Implants: A Finite Element Modeling Study
AU  - Khatir, Omar
AU  - Benkhettou, Abdelkader
AU  - Fekih, Sidi Mohamed
AU  - Sahli, Abderahmene
AU  - Boudjemaa, Ismail
PY  - 2024
DA  - December
Y2  - 2024
DO  - 10.55549/epstem.1598072
JF  - The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
JO  - EPSTEM
PB  - ISRES Publishing
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2602-3199
SP  - 154
EP  - 159
VL  - 32
LA  - en
AB  - This study presents a comprehensive finite element analysis (FEA) of hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated middle ear prostheses, evaluating the biocompatibility, mechanical integrity, and material suitability of polyetheretherketone (PEEK), titanium, and stainless steel in middle ear environments. Simulations assessed stress distribution, displacement behavior, and coating performance under auditory frequencies of 250–8000 Hz and an applied acoustic pressure of 90 dB. Results indicated that PEEK closely parallels titanium in stress tolerance and mechanical displacement, demonstrating reduced fabrication complexity and enhanced adaptability for HA coatings. This analysis supports PEEK as a practical and potentially superior alternative, offering insights into innovative material applications for middle ear prosthetic devices.
KW  - Middel ear
KW  - Prosthesis
KW  - Ossicles
KW  - Vibration analysis
KW  - Finite-element method.
CR  - Khatir, O. Benkhettou, A., Fekih, S.M.., Sahli, A., & Boujemaa, I . (2024). Evaluating Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) as a superior alternative to titanium in middle ear implants: A finite element modeling study. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (EPSTEM), 32, 154-159.
UR  - https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1598072
L1  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/4424792
ER  -