High-Performance Polymers in Endodontic Practice

Abstract

When considering aesthetic expectations in dentistry, the interest in metal-free restorations is increasing day by day. High-performance polymers (HPP) are biocompatible materials that have recently been used in dentistry. They can be produced in tooth-colored shades, meeting aesthetic requirements, and they exhibit high resistance to oral forces and corrosion without containing any metal alloy. HPP was initially introduced in the field of implantology and later found its place in prosthodontics in dentistry. The search for an ideal material to be used in the restoration of teeth that have undergone root canal treatment (RCT) continues in today's dentistry. Due to their superior properties, numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the use of HPPs in the restoration of teeth that have undergone RCT. This review aims to examine the use of HPPs as a restorative material option in teeth that have undergone RCT.

Keywords

• high-performance polymers
• PEEK
• PEKK
• post-core
• endocrown

Yüksek Performanslı Polimerlerin Endodontide Kullanımı

Abstract

Diş hekimliğinde estetik beklentiler dikkate alındığında metal içermeyen restorasyonlara olan ilgi günden güne artmaktadır. Yüksek performanslı polimerler (YPP) yakın zamanda diş hekimliğinde kullanılmaya başlamış biyouyumlu, diş renginde üretilebilen dolayısıyla estetik gereksinimleri karşılayabilen, ağız içi kuvvetlere ve korozyona direnci yüksek olan, metal alaşım içermeyen malzemelerdir. YPP ilk olarak implantoloji alanında daha sonralarda ise protetik açıdan diş hekimliğinde yer almıştır. Kök kanalı tedavisi (KKT) görmüş dişlerin restorasyonlarında kullanılacak ideal materyal arayışı günümüzde devam etmektedir. Üstün özellikleri sayesinde KKT görmüş dişlerin restorasyonlarında değerlendirilmek üzere pek çok araştırma yapılmıştır. Bu derleme çalışmasında YPP’lerin KKT görmüş dişlerde restoratif materyal seçeneği olarak kullanımının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Keywords

• yüksek performanslı polimerler
• PEEK
• PEKK
• post-kor
• endokuron

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