One Year Clinical Evaluation of Milled BioHPP Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-Based versus Metal Ceramic Single Crowns (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial) / Avaliação Clínica de um Ano de Coroas Fresadas à Base de Biohpp Polieteretercetona (PEEK) Versus Coroas Metalocerâmicas Unitárias (Ensaio Clínico Controlado Randomizado)

Objective: To evaluate the clinical behavior of milled BioHPP PEEK copings veneered with Visio.lign composite resin in comparison with metal copings veneered with feldspathic porcelain as single posterior crowns. Material and Methods: Twenty Four full coverage posterior crowns were fabricated for endodontically treated molars divided into 2 groups according to the material used. Twelve milled BioHPP PEEK-based crowns (Group 1) and Twelve Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) crowns (Group 2). The preparations were standardized with an equi-gingival, deep chamfer finish line for all teeth. BioHPP PEEK and metal copings were fabricated by CAD/CAM technology and lost wax technique respectively. These coping were veneered according to manufactures instructions either by special composite resin or low fusing glass ceramic respectively. The restorations were cemented then clinical evaluation of these crowns was assessed regarding mechanical failure, marginal integrity and patient satisfaction every two months for one year. Results: Although two PEEK crowns were fractured, both PEEK and PFM crowns showed similar fracture (mechanical failure) and marginal integrity without significant difference (p > 0.05). BioHPP PEEK-based crowns showed statistically significantly lower patient satisfaction than PFM crowns after six months (p-value = 0.013, Effect size = 1.157) but all the patients were generally satisfied. Conclusion: BioHPP PEEK-based crowns showed clinically similar and accepted mechanical behavior and marginal integrity but less patient's satisfaction than PFM crowns after six months. So BioHPP PEEK-based crowns may be used as an alternative tooth-colored metal-free fixed restoration for one year (AU)

Objetivo: Avaliar o comportamento clínico de copings fresados de BioHPP PEEK com cobertura de resina composta Visio.lign em comparação com copings metálicos cobertos com cerâmica feldspática em coroas unitárias posteriores. Material e Métodos: Vinte e quatro coroas totais posteriores de foram confeccionadas para molares tratados endodonticamente e divididos em 2 grupos de acordo com o material utilizado. Doze coroas fresadas à base de BioHPP PEEK (Grupo 1) e doze coroas de porcelana fundida ao metal (PFM) (Grupo 2). Os preparos foram padronizados para todos os dentes com término de chanfro largo ao nível gengival. BioHPP PEEK e os copings metálicos foram fabricados por tecnologia CAD/CAM e técnica da cera perdida, respectivamente. A aplicação da cobertura sobre os copings foi realizada de acordo com as instruções do fabricante, por resina composta especial ou cerâmica vítrea de baixa fusão, respectivamente. As restaurações foram cimentadas e a avaliação clínica dessas coroas foi realizada quanto à falha mecânica, integridade marginal e satisfação do paciente a cada dois meses durante um ano. Resultados: Embora duas coroas de PEEK tenham sido fraturadas, ambas as coroas de PEEK e PFM apresentaram fraturas semelhantes (falha mecânica) e integridade marginal sem diferença significativa (p > 0,05). As coroas à base de BioHPP PEEK mostraram uma satisfação do paciente significativamente menor do que as coroas PFM após seis meses (valor de p = 0,013; tamanho do efeito = 1,157), mas todos os pacientes estavam geralmente satisfeitos. Conclusão: As coroas à base de BioHPP PEEK, em comparação às coroas PFM, mostraram desempenho clínico similar, aceitável comportamento mecânico e integridade marginal, mas menos satisfação do paciente, após seis meses. Portanto, as coroas à base de BioHPP PEEK podem ser utilizadas como uma alternativa de restauração livre de metal semelhante à cor do dente, por um ano. (AU)

BioHPP: Properties and applications in prosthodontics a review

Introduction: The demand for metal free restorations may it be fixed or removable has increased manifold in the recent past. BioHPP is one such material that has been introduced recently in the field of prosthodontics. Aim: The aim of this narrative review is to discuss the properties of BioHPP (Biocompatible High Performance Polymer) material and its applications in the field of prosthodontics Materials and Methods: A search strategy was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar with key words: Modified PEEK, BioHPP, Prosthodontic applications. Results: Seventy nine articles were retrieved. After hand search and along with cross reference a total of 84 articles were identified. Ultimately 18 articles were selected and discussed as they met the selection criteria. Conclusion: Within the scope of this review, reported literature showed that BioHPP has proven to be a boon to the field of prosthodontics as a result of its excellent biocompatibility as well as mechanical properties. BioHPP offers a wide range of applications may it be in removable or fixed prosthodontics. With an increase in the number of clinical trials and long term follow up studies, BioHPP might prove to be a material of choice for a variety of prosthodontic applications.